Blackened Seafood Pasta
Ingredients
The pasta
The seafood
-
1
pound
sea scallops, cut in half
-
1
pound
medium size white shrimp, shelled and deveined
The seasoning and oils
-
3
tablespoons
blackening seasoning
-
2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil, divided
-
4
tablespoons
butter, divided
The chorizo and vegetables
-
1
pound
chorizo sausages, cut into ½ inch pieces
-
1
large
red bell pepper, cut into ½ inch pieces
-
2
tomatoes
seeded and cut into ½ inch dice
The cream and garnish
-
¾
cup
heavy cream
-
5
pieces
green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Toss the sea scallops and shrimp with blackening seasoning and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook until done, then remove it from the pan.
- In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and cook the shrimp and scallops for about 2 minutes, then turn them and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque.
- Add the bell pepper, tomatoes, and cooked chorizo back into the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and 3 tablespoons of butter, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the pan and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
746
Total fat
38g
Total carbohydrates
61g
Total protein
38g
Sodium
2468mg
Cholesterol
291mg
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