How to Make Guilt-free Creamy Cajun Seafood Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of creamy pasta dishes but are trying to watch your waistline, then this guilt-free creamy Cajun seafood pasta recipe is for you. Packed with flavor and made with wholesome ingredients, this dish is perfect for anyone looking for a healthier take on a classic comfort food.

With a Cajun twist, this seafood pasta dish is both spicy and savory, offering a unique flavor profile that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, with the addition of seafood, this pasta dish is ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 ¼ cups low-fat milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ pound medium shrimp - peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise
  • ½ pound bay scallops
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid; return pasta to the pot.
  • Microwave milk, broth, thyme, and pepper flakes in a 1-quart heat resistant glass measuring cup until very hot.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring consistently. Stir in shrimp, scallops, green onions, parsley, and cheese. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink and scallops cook through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over pasta, and toss to coat. Add cooking liquid as needed to moisten dish.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 115mg
    • Sodium: 327mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 207mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 510mg