Description
Indulge in a luxurious twist on classic Alfredo with this Salmon and Shrimp Alfredo recipe. Creamy, savory, and with a hint of citrus, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
Seafood:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets (skin removed, cut into chunks)
- ½ pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sear the Salmon: In a skillet, sear seasoned salmon chunks until golden. Remove from the pan.
- Cook the Shrimp: Cook shrimp until pink and opaque. Set aside with the salmon.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream and broth. Simmer, then add cheese, lemon, spices. Return seafood and pasta to the pan.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a twist, add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. You can also use scallops or smoked salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
