Seafood and Avocado Pasta with Guacamole

The richness of the seafood and the creaminess of the homemade guacamole come together in this tasty and refreshing dish called Seafood and Avocado Pasta with Guacamole. Its the perfect mix of tastes for a quick and filling meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz linguine pasta
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb scallops
• 1/2 lb crab meat
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeo pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Season the shrimp, scallops, and crab meat with cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, and black pepper

Add the seasoned seafood to the skillet and cook until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove from heat

In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth

Stir in red onion, cilantro, jalapeo pepper, garlic, lime juice, and sour cream

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Toss the cooked pasta with the guacamole mixture until well coated

Serve the seafood over the guacamole pasta and garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges, if desired