Name: Salmon & Scallop Rasta Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-484755H20M21S
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 cups penne pasta; 1 small onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2/3 each of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, sliced; 2 sprigs scallions, chopped; 3 tbsp mild jerk seasoning (store-bought); 2 cups heavy cream; ¼ cup white wine; 1/4 tsp sazon goya con culantro y achiote seasoning; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (or Parmesan); 1 tbsp butter (for cooking); 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt & pepper to taste; 4 pieces salmon fillet; 6 pieces scallops; ½ tsp Creole seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 sprigs thyme; 2 tbsp butter, divided; 6 tbsp olive oil; Salt & pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

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Ingredients

For the Pasta

3 cups penne pasta
1 small onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 each of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, sliced
2 sprigs scallions, chopped
3 tbsp mild jerk seasoning (store-bought)
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup white wine
1/4 tsp sazon goya con culantro y achiote seasoning
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (or Parmesan)
1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

For the Salmon & Scallops

4 pieces salmon fillet
6 pieces scallops
½ tsp Creole seasoning
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 sprigs thyme
2 tbsp butter, divided
6 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Making the Rasta Pasta

Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers for 2 minutes.
Create the Sauce: Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 1 minute. Stir in jerk seasoning and sauté for another minute. Add heavy cream, sazon, and cheese. Let it gently simmer for 2 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Combine Everything: Add the drained pasta to the pan. Toss to coat it in the creamy jerk sauce. Stir in scallions and cook for an additional minute.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and pair with salmon and scallops.

Cooking the Salmon & Scallops

Salmon Prep: Lightly score the salmon skin to prevent curling during cooking.
Season the Seafood: Season salmon and scallops with salt, pepper, and creole seasoning.
Sear the Scallops: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Sear scallops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and serve with the Rasta Pasta.
Sear the Salmon: Using the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3 minutes on skin side down then 2 minutes on flesh side. Add butter, garlic, and thyme. Baste the fish for 1 minute, then let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Calories: ~650-750 kcal
Calories: Protein: ~45-55g
Sugar: Carbohydrates: ~60-70g
Sodium: Fiber: ~4-6g
Fat: Sugar: ~6-10g
Saturated Fat: Fats: ~25-35g
Unsaturated Fat: Saturated Fat: ~10-15g
Trans Fat: Cholesterol: ~120-150mg
Carbohydrates: Sodium: ~800-1000mg

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