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Cajun Seafood Pasta

Cajun Seafood Pasta

Cost $25, save $15

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 🧀 ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Herbs

    • 1 cup chopped green onions
    • 1 cup chopped parsley
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

  • Spices

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
    • 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

  • Seafood

    • 🍤 ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • ½ pound scallops

STEPS

1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine until tender yet firm, about 8 minutes; drain pasta.

2

Meanwhile, pour cream into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until just about boiling, stirring constantly.

3

Reduce heat and add green onions, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and white pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 7 to 8 minutes.

4

Stir in shrimp and scallops. Cook until shrimp is no longer translucent.

5

Stir in Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, blending well.

6

Serve sauce over the cooked pasta.

7

Serve hot and enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

695

Calories

  • 32
    Protein
  • 62
    Carbs
  • 37
    Fats

💡 Opt for fresh herbs for better flavor.Use bay scallops for a more tender texture, or cut large sea scallops in half.Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing the red pepper flakes.Pair this dish with a glass of white wine for a complementary flavor profile.