Monday, August 15, 2011

Cajun Pasta

A delicious Pasta Dish!

Fettuccine, prepared according to package directions

1/2 green pepper diced
1 red onion, divided
     mince 1/2 onion
     reserve other half, sliced for garnish
2 Tablespoons celery, minced
2 Tablespoons sliced black olives, for garnish (if desired)
6-8 broccoli florets

6 sea scallops
12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 link andouille sausage, pan fried  and drained of grease

1 pint heavy cream
butter
Cajun seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Pan fry the sausage until browned, drain and set aside
Cook pasta according to directions
add 1 TBS butter to the pan and saute green pepper, celery and onions for 2 minutes until tender
Return sausage to pan
add sea scallops and shrimp and saute 2 minutes until done
add cream, turn up heat and allow sauce to thicken
Add Cajun seasoning to taste
Once sauce has thickened, add broccoli and pasta
Top with black olives and onion slices. 

Not healthy, but sure is tasty!


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