Description
Indulge in a luxurious seafood pasta dish with this Salmon and Shrimp Alfredo recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s a perfect main course for a special dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
For the Seafood:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets (skinless, about 6 oz each)
- ½ pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Seafood: In a skillet, sear seasoned salmon fillets until cooked through. Remove, flake into chunks. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the skillet, sauté butter and garlic. Add cream, Parmesan, salt, peppers. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Add salmon, shrimp. Heat through. Finish with parsley, lemon juice. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Pair with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
