Description
Indulge in a luxurious seafood pasta dish with this recipe for Salmon and Shrimp Alfredo. Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor, this Italian-American inspired meal is perfect for a special dinner at home.
Ingredients
Fettuccine Pasta:
8 oz fettuccine pasta
Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
Shrimp:
8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Alfredo Sauce:
2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chicken or seafood broth, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, extra grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook the salmon until flaky. Remove and set aside, then flake into large chunks.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then cook the shrimp until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: In the skillet, combine cream and broth, then add Parmesan cheese. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Gently fold in salmon and shrimp. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or Old Bay seasoning.
- Serve with garlic bread and a fresh side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
