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Showing posts with label Shrimp. Show all posts

Seafood Alfredo Pasta with Cod, Shrimp, and Scallops

Here's what you'll need to make this filling Seafood Alfredo Pasta:

3 fillets of raw boneless cod (frozen or fresh)
12 raw, peeled shrimp (frozen or fresh)
6 raw scallops (frozen or fresh)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 tablespoon parlsey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 can of alfredo sauce
1 box of fettucine noodles (or penne noodles)
Salt and pepper, to taste.
Parmesan cheese, to taste.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook noodles. Drain and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over high heat. Add cod and lemon juice. Let cook for 1 or 2 minutes, while breaking the cod up into smaller pieces.

Next, add the shrimp, scallops, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Cook for approx. 5 minutes or until seafood is fully cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reduce the heat to medium, and add 1 can alfredo sauce and 1/2 cup Italian dressing. Let simmer, uncovered for 3 or 4 minutes.

Pour over noodles. Sprinkle the top of the pasta with parmesan cheese.

If you want a more spicy pasta, add crushed red pepper flakes to the top of the pasta.

Serves 4 people. Goes great with garlic bread!

Shrimp Scampi

Here's what you'll need to make this tasty Shrimp Scampi:

1 pound raw shrimp (peeled)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large cloves of garlic (diced)
Lemon juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
A pinch of crushed red peppers
Salt and pepper to taste

In a saucepan, heat the butter and oil using medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the garlic, parsley, lemon juice, wine, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.

Bring this to a boil. Next, lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes (keep the heat low).

Place on a serving plate and simply pour the sauce over shrimp.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Here's what you'll need to make this spicy garlic shrimp:

1 lb shrimp (raw, peeled)
1 cup melted butter
1/2 cup fresh garlic
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 teaspoon of black pepper
Cocktail/Tartar sauce (optional)

In a saucepan, add 1 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup fresh garlic. Cook for 3 minutes on medium heat. Next, add the raw shrimp, 1/4 cup Italian dressing, black pepper, and cajun seasoning. Allow this to simmer for 5 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked.

Serve with cocktail or tartar sauce.