Cajun Seafood Pasta
Description
This creamy seafood pasta dish, loaded with shrimp and scallops in a spicy Cajun-inspired sauce, is full of flavor and perfect on fettuccine pasta.
Ingredients
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1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 cup chopped green onions
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1 cup chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon ground white pepper
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1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/2 pound scallops
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1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain pasta.
2
Meanwhile, pour cream into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat and add green onions, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and white pepper. Simmer until thickened, 7 to 8 minutes.
3
Stir in shrimp and scallops. Cook until shrimp is no longer translucent.
4
Stir in cheeses, blending well.
5
Serve sauce over pasta.
6
Serve hot and enjoy!