Description
Seafood Lovers’ Dream Alfredo is a rich and creamy pasta dish filled with shrimp, scallops, and crab meat, all tossed in a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce. A luxurious dish perfect for seafood enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Seafood:
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz scallops, cleaned
- 8 oz lump crab meat (or imitation crab, if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- Salt, for the pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. - Prepare the seafood:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp, scallops, and crab meat with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and scallops to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until just cooked through. Add the crab meat and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. - Make the Alfredo sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. - Combine the sauce and pasta:
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency. - Toss the pasta and seafood in the sauce:
Add the cooked pasta and seafood to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add a little more butter and cream.
- If you don’t have crab meat, you can replace it with more shrimp or scallops.
- You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 170mg