PUMPKIN-PEANUT CURRY NOODLES WITH FIVE-SPICE SEARED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP

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Pumpkin-Peanut Curry Noodles with Five-Spice Seared Scallops and Shrimp image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound spaghetti
Salt
5 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 inches ginger root, minced or grated
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup tamari dark soy sauce, eyeball it
1 (15-ounce) can cooked pumpkin
2 rounded tablespoonfuls mild or hot curry paste (recommended: Patak's) found on international foods aisle
3 tablespoons five-spice powder
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 diver scallops, trimmed and patted dry
4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces, then thinly sliced lengthwise into matchsticks

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot of water for noodles. When water boils, salt it and add pasta to cook to al dente or with a bite to it.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil. Add garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, and pepper flakes to the pan and cook together a couple of minutes, then add peanut butter and melt it. Whisk soy into peanut butter, then stir in pumpkin and curry paste. The sauce will be very thick. Turn down the heat to low. Add a ladle or 2 of pasta cooking water to thin sauce a bit and simmer over low heat. Adjust salt, to taste.
  • Heat a small to medium skillet over high heat. Pour the five-spice powder onto a plate with some salt. Press both sides of the shrimp and scallops into the powder. Add 3 tablespoons of remaining oil to hot skillet. Place the shrimp in the pan and cook 1 minute, flip and sear the other side until just opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside. Add another 3 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and heat back up to smoking. Add the scallops and sear on both sides until opaque. Remove scallops and add to the plate of shrimp.
  • Drain pasta and return pasta to the pot. Add the curry-pumpkin sauce and toss thoroughly. Serve noodles on 4 plated and top with scallions and seafood.

Md Kharaf
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The pumpkin flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Mutesi Lydia
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible!


Ayan garments
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. The pumpkin and peanut butter give it a creamy and nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory seafood.


abdur bijoy
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less curry paste.


Naleecia Pattee
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the scallops and shrimp. The dish was still delicious, and I highly recommend it to other vegetarians.


SOJAN AHMED
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I shredded some leftover turkey and added it to the curry sauce. It was a delicious and easy meal.


Shahem Albdour
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I served this dish over quinoa instead of noodles, and it was still delicious.


wenegade waider
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I didn't have any five-spice seasoning, so I used a mixture of ground cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. It worked out great!


Tsengeg Otgon
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The scallops were a bit overcooked, but the rest of the dish was delicious.


Ishmael Hoque
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less pumpkin puree and more curry paste.


Chika Mendy
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The pumpkin and peanut butter mellowed out the curry flavor, and the five-spice seasoning added a nice touch of complexity. I'll definitely be making this dish again!


Shahad Dokurugu
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend trying it!


Anrica Du toit
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the pumpkin and the creaminess of the peanut butter go so well with the savory seafood. The five-spice seasoning adds a nice touch of warmth and complexity.


Adam Kombel
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The pumpkin peanut curry was creamy and flavorful, and the scallops and shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.


Ali Rajpout
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The pumpkin peanut curry noodles were delicious, and the five-spice seared scallops and shrimp added a touch of luxury. I'll definitely be making this dish


sharell joseph
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. I had some leftover from making pumpkin pie, and this dish was the perfect way to use it up. The curry and peanut flavors really complemented the pumpkin.


Aklima Akter
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge success! The kids loved the sweet and creamy sauce, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors of the curry and five-spice seasoning. Definitely a keeper!


Musa Nurudeen
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The pumpkin peanut curry was rich and flavorful, and the five-spice seared scallops and shrimp added a touch of elegance.


Joseph Anorkye
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin in savory dishes, but this recipe changed my mind. The pumpkin added a subtle sweetness that really complemented the curry and peanut flavors. The scallops and shrimp were also cooked perfectly, tender and juicy.


Umar Zad
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This pumpkin peanut curry noodles with five-spice seared scallops and shrimp dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the sweetness of the pumpkin and the creaminess of the peanut butter perfectly complementing th