Seafood Pasta Delight
My friends thought it was strange that I packed a wok when I visited them. That was, until I prepared this wonderful shrimp and scallop pasta. It makes dinner with those I care about a special occasion now.
My friends thought it was strange that I packed a wok when I visited them. That was, until I prepared this wonderful shrimp and scallop pasta. It makes dinner with those I care about a special occasion now.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 12 ounces uncooked vermicelli
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 pound sea scallops
- 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 medium sweet red pepper julienned
- 1 medium sweet yellow pepper julienned
- 1 cup fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- Carbohydrate 3.9117232432838 g
- Cholesterol 146.595490375 mg
- Fat 18.6512215220472 g
- Fiber 0.470065491946386 g
- Protein 33.7040691210336 g
- Saturated Fat 4.88236452109735 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (263g)
- Sodium 632.195713333135 mg
- Sugar 3.44165775133742 g
- Trans Fat 1.76190941670942 g
- Calories 327 calories
Step-by-step
- In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients until smooth.
- Cook vermicelli according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add scallops and shrimp; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque and shrimp turn pink. Remove from pan.
- Stir-fry peppers, snap peas, garlic and ginger in remaining olive oil 3-5 minutes or just until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Return seafood to pan; heat through. Stir in sesame oil.
- Drain vermicelli; add to pan and toss to combine.
- Yield: 6 servings.
I've always loved seafood, and I've always loved pasta. So when I came across this recipe for Seafood Pasta Delight, I knew I had to try it. I was not disappointed! This dish is absolutely delicious, and it's so easy to make. It's the perfect meal for a special occasion, or for a busy weeknight when you don't have a lot of time to cook.
The best thing about this dish is that it's so versatile. You can use any type of seafood you like, and any type of pasta. I've made it with shrimp, scallops, and mussels, and I've used both spaghetti and penne. It's always delicious. I also love that this dish is so healthy. It's low in fat and calories, and it's packed with protein and vegetables. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
