CREAMY SEAFOOD LINGUINE

Creamy Seafood Linguine image

Carole Floyd from Exmore, Virginia can just about guarantee rave reviews for this creamy seafood dish! "To dress up the meal, I like to serve it with steamed fresh asparagus or a tossed salad and French bread," she adds. TASTY TIP Carole's seafood dish also works well with cubes of flounder, salmon or some other tasty fish, she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked linguine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound bay scallops
3 tablespoons white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the shrimp, scallops and wine or broth. Cook, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes., Stir milk mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Drain linguine; top with seafood mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges