Pasta with Lemon Seafood Recipe
Shrimp and scallops combine with veggies in this quick microwave main dish.
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
Main IngredientChicken
Ingredients
1/2 pound fresh or frozen uncooked medium shrimp in shells
1/2 pound bay scallops
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 small yellow or green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch stripd
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot cooked rotini pasta
Directions
1. Peel shrimp. (If shrimp are frozen, do not thaw; peel in cold water.) Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein.
2. Mix shrimp, scallops, zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and firm. Drain; let stand covered 5 minutes.
3. Mix broth, lemon juice, cornstarch, dill weed and salt in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir into seafood mixture.
4. Serve seafood mixture over pasta. Garnish with additional fresh dill weed if desired.
2. Mix shrimp, scallops, zucchini, yellow squash and bell pepper in 3-quart microwavable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on High 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until shrimp are pink and firm. Drain; let stand covered 5 minutes.
3. Mix broth, lemon juice, cornstarch, dill weed and salt in 2-cup microwavable measuring cup until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir into seafood mixture.
4. Serve seafood mixture over pasta. Garnish with additional fresh dill weed if desired.
