Description
Experience a burst of bold flavors with this Cajun Seafood Pasta, featuring succulent shrimp and scallops tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine. This 35-minute recipe brings a delightful Cajun twist to a classic seafood pasta dish that’s sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Seafood
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
Seasoning & Sauce
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the seafood and aromatics.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned to enhance the sauce’s flavor.
- Cook Seafood: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and scallops to the skillet. Sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Simmer Sauce: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet with the seafood. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked fettuccine pasta into the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta thoroughly with the creamy Cajun seafood sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the pasta, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately while hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and texture.
- Cajun seasoning brands vary in spice level; adjust quantity to preference.
- You can substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free option, though it will alter the flavor profile.
- Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
