Spicy Cajun Scallops & Angel-Hair Pasta Recipe

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Spicy Cajun Scallops & Angel-Hair  Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Spray grate of outdoor grill, utensils and 2 large metal skewers with Pam for Grilling Spray.
  2. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  3. Whisk together heavy cream and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in heavy saucepan.
  4. Simmer on grill until slightly reduced, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  5. Thread scallops onto prepared skewers.
  6. Sprinkle scallops well with remaining Cajun seasoning; set aside.
  7. Spray garlic, tomatoes and asparagus well with cooking spray.
  8. Grill until well marked on each side; set aside to cool.
  9. Grill scallops about 4 minutes on each side or until opaque.
  10. Pop garlic out of skin; chop garlic cloves and tomatoes.
  11. Cut asparagus into diagonal slices.
  12. Toss vegetables with scallops, hot cooked pasta, Cajun cream sauce and parsley.
  13. If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  14. Snap off the woody stems of asparagus before grilling.
  15. Use toothpicks to connect stalks and make an asparagus 'raft' for easiest grilling.
  16. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 736.42 Kcal (3083 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.58g 42%
Cholesterol 126.13mg 42%
Sodium 742.74mg 31%
Potassium 769mg 16%
Total Carbs 99.21g 33%
Sugars 7.37g 29%
Dietary Fiber 5.59g 22%
Protein 25.5g 51%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 37%
Iron 301mg 1672%
Calcium 63.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.46 Kcal (806 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.21g 42%
Cholesterol 32.96mg 42%
Sodium 194.12mg 31%
Potassium 200.98mg 16%
Total Carbs 25.93g 33%
Sugars 1.93g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 22%
Protein 6.66g 51%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 37%
Iron 78.7mg 1672%
Calcium 16.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.2
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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