Healthy Cajun Seafood Pasta

Healthy Cajun Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

• 340g gluten-free fettuccine pasta
• 480ml cashew cream (made from blended soaked cashews and water)
• 1 cup (150g) chopped green onions
• 1 cup (150g) chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 225g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 225g scallops
• 50g shredded Swiss cheese (optional)
• 50g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook gluten-free fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain once done cooking.
2. Meanwhile, pour cashew cream into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat and add green onions, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and white pepper. Simmer until thickened, about 7 to 8 minutes.
3. Stir in shrimp and scallops. Cook until shrimp is no longer translucent.
4. If using, stir in cheese, blending well.
5. Serve sauce over pasta and enjoy!