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Cajun Seafood Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb Mussels
  • ½ lb Shrimp
  • ½ Scallops
  • ½ Sweet Onion chopped
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning separated
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream
  • ¾ cup Chicken Broth
  • 12 oz Tagliatelle
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of water for pasta.
  • Toss shrimp then scallops in Cajun seasoning separately.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle some olive oil inside it.
  • Add in shrimp to cook for 1 minute each side. Important not to overcook shrimp because they will be cooked again later on. Remove shrimp and set aside in small bowl.
  • Pour in some more olive oil and add in scallops to cook for 2 minutes each side to sear. Place inside bowl with shrimp to be set aside.
  • Bring skillet down to medium heat and add in a little more olive oil. Add in onions, red bell pepper, thyme, smoked paprika, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and pinch of salt. Sauté until onions become soft.
  • Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add pasta into salted boiling water to cook. Follow package directions, but cook 2 minutes less than recommended..
  • Add in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and bring to a simmer. Let sauce simmer for 2 minutes then add in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add in mussels, cover with lid and shake skillet gently. Let mussels cook for 4-5 minutes until they open. Remove mussels from sauce, place in a separate bowl and discard any that remain shut.
  • Add in pasta to mix in sauce evenly. Let pasta cook in sauce for 2-3 minutes, then add in shrimp and scallops. Mix to combine everything and let it cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and top with parsley.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Mussels, Scallops, Seafood, Shrimp