Creamy Cajun Lobster & Scallop Pasta
A decadent, restaurant-quality meal featuring succulent seafood tossed in a bold, spicy, and velvety parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb lobster tail, chopped into chunks
1 lb sea scallops
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
12 oz pappardelle or fettuccine pasta
3 tbsp butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
2. Season seafood with Cajun spices and sear in skillet.
3. Cook lobster chunks in same skillet until opaque.
4. Lower heat, melt butter, sauté garlic, and stir in cream, cheese, and spices.
5. Toss pasta with sauce, top with seafood, and garnish.
Notes
Serve hot with roasted asparagus on the side. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
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