Cajun Seafood Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 4 - 6 servings

Cajun Seafood Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 cup chopped green onions

1 cup chopped parsley

½ pound shrimp

peeled and deveined

½ pound scallops

½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until just about boiling. Reduce heat and add herbs salt peppers onions and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes or until thickened.

Step 3

Stir in seafood cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses blending well.

Step 4

Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

Nutritional Information

Cajun Seafood Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 695

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.5g 63%

Carbohydrates: 62.2g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 36.7g 56%

Saturated Fat: 21.6g 108%

Cholesterol: 192.8mg 64%

Vitamin A Iu: 2597.6IU 52%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.8mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 16%

Vitamin C: 20.1mg 34%

Folate: 188.6mcg 47%

Calcium: 274.6mg 28%

Iron: 4.6mg 25%

Magnesium: 93.9mg 34%

Potassium: 531.6mg 15%

Sodium: 1054.1mg 42%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 330.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.