Creamy Spicy Seafood Pasta
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon or to taste red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lb bay scallops
- 1/2 lb peeled, deveined, and cut crosswise into thirds large shrimp
- 1 lb uncooked linguine
Directions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the vodka and turn the heat up to medium-high; cook until the liquid has reduced by half. Add the tomatoes, cream, pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the seafood and cook until just opaque, about 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water over medium heat, according to package directions. Drain and transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Pour in the sauce and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
