Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Cajun Seafood Pasta

If you are looking for a taste of New Orleans, try this recipe. Shrimp and Scallops over a bed of pasta couldn't be more simple, or delicious. Again, I would like to take this opportunity to emphasize the use of Dry Maine Sea Scallops, and NOT wet scallops. Wet scallops are a chemical rip off.
scallop recipe from Lobster Gram
Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Directions
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until Al dente. Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well. Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.
Source:Cajun Pasta

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