Blackened Seafood Pasta
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
746 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Blackened Seafood Pasta
Description
In Blackened Seafood Pasta, scallops and shrimp are coated in a blackening seasoning that infuses them with bold spice and flavor. These are cooked alongside slices of chorizo sausage and diced red bell pepper and tomato, which contribute smoky, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Heavy cream and butter enrich the sauce, coating the cooked fettuccine for a smooth and satisfying texture.
The technique involves searing seafood after chorizo has rendered its flavors, allowing the seafood to cook quickly while maintaining juiciness. Adding vegetables shortly after rounds out the dish with vibrant colors and flavors. The final toss in the creamy sauce melds all components for a cohesive meal.
This pasta serves best right after preparation, garnished with chopped green onions that add a mild sharpness and color contrast. It can be a filling main dish ideal for those who enjoy spicy seafood and rich sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound sea scallops , cut in half
- 1 pound Shrimp shelled and deveined, medium size; white
- 3 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
- 4 tablespoons butter , divided
- 1 pound chorizo sausages , cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces, large
- 2 tomato seeded and cut into ½ inch dice
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 5 green onions , chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in large pot of water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Mix sea scallops and shrimp in large bowl with blackening seasoning and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in large frying pan or wok over medium high heat.
- Add chorizo and cook for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chorizo from pan, add remaining tablespoon of oil and sea scallops and shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes before turning shrimp and scallops. Cook additional 1-2 minutes or until shrimp start to turn opaque.
- Add bell pepper, tomatoes and cooked chorizo slices and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream and 3 tablespoons of butter and cook for 2 minutes. Add cooked fettuccine and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately garnished with the chopped green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 746kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 291mg | 97% |
| Sodium | 2468mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2297IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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