Cast Iron Seafood Pasta

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