“Sweet Heat” Strawberry Salsa Pasta with Shrimp or Scallops

Ingredients

• 2 T. oil
• 2 T. butter
• 4 T. flour
• 2¾ cups milk
• 4 T. “Sweet Heat” Strawberry Salsa
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ cup asiago cheese, grated
• 1 lb large shrimp or scallops
• Salt to taste
• 1 lb fettuccine, cooked, drained, and hot
• Fresh lemon juice
• Fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
• Fresh parsley, minced (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan.
2. Whisk in flour to make a roux; cook 1–2 minutes.
3. While whisking, drizzle in milk to build a white sauce.
4. Add “Sweet Heat” Strawberry Salsa and cheeses; stir until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt.
5. In a separate saucepan, heat 2 T. butter. Sear shrimp or scallops 3 minutes per side.
6. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice; remove from pan.
7. To serve: plate fettuccine, spoon sauce over pasta, top with seafood, and garnish with tomatoes and parsley. Serves 4.

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