Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb scallops
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add shrimp and scallops, cooking until they are just opaque.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the seafood and mix well.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Customize seafood choices based on family preferences. Adjust spice level of Cajun seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg