INGREDIENTS
1 Box of Penne Pasta
1 pound of raw shrimp ( size your choice )
1 pound of raw scallops
1 cup of cherry tomatoes
2 diced Jalapeños seeds removed
1/4 cup of caramelized garlic
1 lemon for fresh juice
1/4 cup of butter
2 tbsp. of olive oil
4 tbsp. of Cajun spice
1 Tbsp. of pepper
salt to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl add your rinsed off shrimp and scallops, season with your salt and pepper and cajun spice.
Place in your refrigerator for 2 hours
Add your olive oil to a large cast iron pan heat on medium to high. Now add your shrimp and scallops
Slice your lemon in half and squeeze the juice on the fish and season with salt or pepper
Cook for 8-10 minutes until the shrimp and scallops turn a white solid color
At the same time in a large pot cook your penne pasta as directed on the box
Remove the fish from the pan and set to the side
Reduce the heat to low and add your butter and diced jalapeños
Simmer for 5 minutes stirring often so you do not burn the butter
Add your pasta and fish to the sauce and stir to combine
Garnish with lemon zest
