Prawns and Scallops Fettucine Alfredo

Prawns and scallops fettucine is an easy Italian dish to prepare.

Serves; 4-6: Preparation time: 8-10 minutes; Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 500g fettuccine
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp double or heavy cream
• 150g  prawns or shrimps – cleaned and fully deveined 
• 100g scallops – fresh as possible
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded with more for garnish
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnish

Method:

1. In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve some cooking water before draining.
2. Melt butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add cream and stir until mixture begins bubble and thicken, 2-3 minutes. 
3. Add cheese and reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes. It should start to thicken.
4. Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes until pink or cooked through to just pink, add the scallops and cook for a minute. The key is to prevent these scallops going rubbery. 
5. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 
6. Remove from heat, add pasta and stir until coated. If necessary, add cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin the sauce and help it coat.
7. Serve immediately garnished with parsley.