Description
A luxurious seafood pasta featuring tender salmon and succulent shrimp tossed in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with perfectly cooked pasta for an indulgent yet balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into chunks
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon chunks with salt and pepper, then sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and add shrimp. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the salmon.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Return salmon and shrimp to the skillet along with the cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
- Substitute spinach or asparagus for added veggies.
- This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a crisp green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American