Mediterranean Pasta w/ Cajun Sacallops

Name: How to cook Mediterranean Pasta w/ Cajun Sacallops - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

The Cast Iron Soulé

Mediterranean Pasta w/ Cajun Sacallops

I wanted to venture off my normal path and create something healthier. So, tonight I went international and decided to mix a bit of canned with a bit of fresh.

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 People

Cooking time :

15 mins

1 tbsp

kosher salt - plus 1 tsp, divided

oz-8oz whole wheat pasta of your choice

4 cloves

quartered artichoke hearts - (14oz)

1 can

whole pitted black olives - (6oz)

3 tbsp

freshly squeezed lemon juice - about 1 lemon

1/4 c

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 c

fresh Italian parsley - chopped

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain.

* Step 2

While the water boils and pasta cooks, prep your vegetables and remaining ingredients: mince the garlic; halve the cherry tomatoes; drain and roughly chop the artichokes; drain and slice the olives in half.

* Step 3

Pat scallops dry with paper towel on both sides, and season with salt pepper, cajun seasoning. Once the vegetables start cooking, the recipe goes quickly, so you want to be ready.

* Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the tomatoes, garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and the tomatoes begin to break down and release some juices into the oil, 1 to 2 minutes.

* Step 5

In another skillet, melt butter under medium high heat. Add the scallops. Let sit for approximately 2-3min and flip when nice and golden brown. Repeat and remove from skillet.

* Step 6

Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add the artichokes and olives. Drizzle the lemon juice over the pasta. Continue tossing and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until warmed through. If the pasta seems too dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Remove from heat.