Description
Succulent salmon and plump shrimp dance through creamy alfredo pasta, creating a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired seafood feast. Rich parmesan, garlic, and herbs blend seamlessly, promising a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each elegant forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into chunks
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta and Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and bring to a rolling boil at high heat. Submerge fettuccine and cook until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain pasta and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Carefully introduce salmon chunks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Transfer cooked salmon to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, introduce shrimp and cook swiftly for 2-3 minutes, rotating once, until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and appear translucent. Remove shrimp and set alongside salmon.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and sauté minced garlic until aromatic, approximately 60 seconds. Pour heavy cream and chicken broth, allowing mixture to gently simmer and slightly condense for 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes into the simmering liquid. Continue cooking until cheese melts completely, creating a luxurious, smooth sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Introduce drained fettuccine into the creamy sauce, thoroughly coating each strand. Delicately fold salmon and shrimp into the pasta, warming for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley across the dish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap out heavy cream for lighter alternatives like half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Choose wild-caught salmon for higher omega-3 fatty acids and more sustainable seafood option.
- Toast Italian seasoning briefly in the skillet before adding liquid to enhance its aromatic flavor profile and release deeper herbal notes.
- Prevent seafood from becoming tough by removing from heat just as it turns opaque and flaky, ensuring tender and succulent protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 730 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg