Seafood Pasta With Blue Cheese Alfredo Sauce

SEAFOOD PASTA ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the zucchini, carrots and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the cream, cheese, butter, salt and pepper., Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, crabmeat and green onions. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture.

SEAFOOD PASTA WITH BLUE CHEESE ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Begin boiling water and cook pasta while preparing sauce below. Don't overcook pasta! I boil mine for 8 minutes max.
• Add 3 TBSP of sundried tomatoes (more or less) in oil in large skillet on medium heat.
• Saute fresh vegetables with the tomatoes and oil until softened.
• Add shrimp and scallops to the skillet and saute 3-5 minutes, until shrimp turns pink. Don't overcook.
• Add the blue cheese, parmesan, broth and simmer until blended.
• Add flour to thicken sauce and simmer further for a couple of minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare individual bowls with desired amount of pasta.
• Top pasta with sauce and enjoy!

SEAFOOD ALFREDO

Steps:

• For the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Season with salt and white pepper, then strain through a chinois and hold for later use.
• For the seafood alfredo pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil to reheat the cooked pasta. In a saute pan or small saucepan, heat the bechamel sauce to a simmer. Add the Parmesan and stir to melt the cheese. Add the crabmeat and toss to warm.
• Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add the grapeseed oil and then the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip the shrimp and finish cooking, another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp, leaving the oil in the pan. Hold the shrimp for plating.
• Add the sliced garlic to the shrimp pan and saute until it just begins to brown around the edges. While the garlic is cooking reheat the pasta in the boiling water, about 1 minute. Strain the pasta, add it to the pan with the garlic and toss.
• Add the bechamel and crab to the pasta and toss. Add the lemon juice, Chicken stock and cream and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the egg yolks and toss to incorporate. Cook for 1 minute to help thicken the sauce. Add the shrimp and toss.
• Divide the pasta and shrimp evenly between serving plates and garnish with chopped chives.

ARTICHOKE BLUE CHEESE FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions., Meanwhile, place a lightly oiled large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and artichoke hearts; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Stir in Alfredo sauce; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain fettuccine, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water. Add fettuccine to artichoke mixture; toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if desired. Sprinkle with blue cheese.

SEAFOOD ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy or non-stick pan.
• Add flour and stir for about 2 minutes. Add all spices. Don't let it color.
• Whisk in half and half and milk. Heat over a low-medium flame until it is thickened and very hot. Don't let it boil. This step usually takes 10 minutes.
• Add parmesan cheese, stir and take off flame.
• Immediately add raw scallops and stir. Let stand 2 minutes. It cooks that fast.
• Stir in cooked shrimp and crab. Taste for seasoning. Serve.