Description
A delicious and satisfying seafood dish featuring seared salmon and shrimp tossed in a creamy Parmesan sauce with fettuccine pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Seafood:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Salmon:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
- Make the Sauce:
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, stirring until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss in the fettuccine pasta, coating everything in the creamy sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Serve:
- Plate the pasta and top with the seared salmon. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to taste for desired spiciness.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg