Sachiko's Pasta Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Seafood Spaghetti

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Seafood Spaghetti

Enjoy this flavorful taste from the ocean

[4 Servings] Cooking time: 20 minutes

3/4 pound spaghetti
1 pound mussels (frozen, in the half-shell)
16 shrimp (1/3 lb.), shelled
1 cup red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/2 inch strips
2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 inch
2 tablespoons lemon juice

< Garnish >
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

1. Cook the spaghetti as directed on the package.

Image of mussels, shrimp, and red bell pepper layered ready for microwave cooking. 2. Combine the mussels and shrimp in a microwave-safe bowl (4 liter or 4 quart.) Place the red bell pepper on top. Sprinkle with basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the top.

3. Cover with a vented microwave lid and cook on HIGH (1200W) for 9 – 10 minutes or until the mussels and shrimp are done.*

4. Mix in the tomato and lemon juice.

5. Toss in the spaghetti. Garnish with parsley before serving.

* When using plastic wrap for a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.

Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbohydrate	Dietary Fiber	Protein
454	6.2g	1.0g	96mg	599mg	69.0g	3.8g	27.1g

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