Spicy Scallop Fettuccine

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 8 * 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 2 * 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 * 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
• 3 * 3 green onions, sliced
• 3 * 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 * 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup water
• 2 * 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
• 1 * 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1/8 to 1/4 * 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 * 1 pound fresh or frozen bay scallops, thawed
• 2 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 * 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil for 4 minutes. Add the peas, onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes longer or until carrots are tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm. Drain fettuccine and toss with butter; keep warm.
* In the skillet, combine wine, water, tarragon, bouillon and cayenne. Bring to a boil; add scallops. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened and scallops are opaque. Add pasta and vegetables; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Yield: 6 servings.


Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 422 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 741 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.