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Seaweed Sesame Pasta

kid-friendly
Author
@happy.baes
Yield
2 adults + 2 kids
Sourcehttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLSgbQU3
Ingredients
produce
  • ✓1 tbsp minced garlic (minced)
protein
  • ○12-16 oz scallop
  • ✓2 egg yolk
grain
  • ✓1 lb spaghetti
pantry staple
  • ✓6 tbsp sesame oil
  • ✓1/8 tsp salt (optional - add to taste)
other
  • ✓1/2 cup soy sauce (to add to pasta water)
  • ✓3 tbsp chili oil (optional)
  • ○2 cups reserved pasta water (reserved)
  • ○0.6 oz roasted and seasoned seaweed (roasted and seasoned)
  • ✓5 tbsp roasted sesame seeds (roasted)
  • ✓4 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
  1. Make the seaweed base by adding seaweed (make sure to use roasted & seasoned!) and sesame seeds in a processor or blender and blitz until finely ground.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and egg yolk and combine everything well. Set it aside.
  3. Cook your pasta according to package instructions and instead of adding salt to your water to boil pasta in, add 1/2 cup of soy sauce.
  4. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of neutral oil. Add your seafood of choice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 3 tbsp of chili oil (you can skip the chili oil if you don't want it spicy. I just drizzled chili oil on the adults' pasta.) Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until your shrimp / scallop is cooked through and lightly golden. Remove from heat.
  5. When the pasta is done cooking to your desired doneness, transfer the pasta straight into the large bowl with the seaweed mixture. Make sure to reserve 2 cups of pasta water. Use tongs to toss the pasta immediately. Add 1-2 cups of pasta water to loosen the sauce and make the pasta creamier.
  6. Plate your pasta and top with your seafood - you can also garnish with Parmesan cheese and extra chili oil. Serve and enjoy!