Italian-Japanese Fusion Pasta with Basil, Lemon, and Ginger

Preparation 1. Cook the spaghetti pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.

Make Ginger Basil Pesto 2. In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse while drizzling in olive oil until smooth.

Marinate Seafood 3. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, ginger, and garlic. Add shrimp and scallops, coat well, and marinate for 20 minutes.

Prepare Vegetable Stir-fry 4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and zucchini, stir-fry until slightly softened. Add soy sauce and toss to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook Seafood 5. In the same skillet, cook marinated shrimp and scallops until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble Pasta 6. In a large mixing bowl, toss cooked pasta with ginger basil pesto until well coated. Add vegetable stir-fry and cooked seafood, gently mix to combine.

Serve 7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and lemon slices. Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful fusion of Italian and Japanese cuisines!