4.6 from 57 votes
Blackened Seafood Pasta
Blackened Seafood Pasta pairs seasoned scallops and shrimp with chorizo, bell peppers, and tomatoes, creating a rich and spicy dish coated in a creamy sauce. The combination of blackening seasoning and sautéed chorizo adds layers of smoky heat, while the fettuccine pasta provides a sturdy base. The dish is finished with green onions for freshness and served immediately to maintain the flavors and textures.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
746 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian, American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746
% 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.