SCALLOP AND SMOKED SALMON PASTA

Scallop And Smoked Salmon Pasta image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 tsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c 2% milk
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pinch saffron threads, crushed
4 oz bay scallops
1/3 c green onion, sliced
1 Tbsp capers, drained
2 oz lox, cut into strips
8 oz spinach fettuccine, cooked and drained

Steps:

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir toghether milk and cornstarch; add to garlic. Cook and stir over medium-low heat till thickened and bubbly. Add mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, pepper, and saffron; stir till cheeses are melted and smooth.
2. Add scallops, green onion, and capers; cook 3-5 minutes, stirring often, till scallops are done. Stir in salmon. Serve over hot cooked fettuccine or pasta.