Description
Indulge in a delightful Shrimp Scallop Pasta with Orange Cream Sauce that perfectly balances rich flavors and vibrant citrus notes. This elegant dish features tender shrimp and succulent scallops tossed with fettuccini and enveloped in a creamy orange sauce, making it an ideal choice for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this seafood pasta recipe is versatile enough to accommodate your favorite vegetables or spices. With its striking presentation and delicious taste, this meal is sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 12 sea scallops
- 1 pound fettuccini
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 small shallots (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Orange wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and scallops, then lightly dust them with flour.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft; add garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the orange juice; simmer until reduced by one-third. Stir in heavy cream and let simmer gently.
- Cook fettuccini according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Sear the scallops first, then add shrimp until golden brown.
- Combine cooked fettuccini with the orange cream sauce, toss gently to coat.
- Serve topped with scallops, shrimp, fresh basil, and orange wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg