Description
Grilled Salmon Shrimp Alfredo is a delightful dish that elevates any meal with its rich, creamy sauce and perfectly grilled seafood. Featuring succulent salmon and tender shrimp served over fettuccine pasta, this recipe combines flavors that will impress your family or guests. Simple yet sophisticated, it transforms ordinary evenings into extraordinary dining experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Season salmon and shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Grill salmon skin-side down for 5 minutes per side until cooked through; grill shrimp for about 3 minutes until pink.
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss drained pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Flake in grilled salmon and mix in shrimp.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate seafood with lemon juice or herbs before grilling. Substitute fettuccine with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences. Introduce vegetables like spinach or asparagus for extra nutrition.