This exquisite dish brings together the best of land and sea, featuring flaky, grilled salmon and succulent shrimp, tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine in a classic, decadent Alfredo sauce. It’s an impressive meal that’s surprisingly approachable for a special occasion or a delightful weeknight treat.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time for seafood)
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients
🐟🦐 Grilled Salmon & Shrimp:
2 (6 oz / 170g) salmon fillets, skin on or off
12-16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 lb / 450g)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for serving 🍋
🍝 Fettuccine:
12 oz (340g) fettuccine pasta
Salt for pasta water
🧀 Creamy Alfredo Sauce:
½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
2 cups heavy cream
1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (plus more for serving)
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg (optional, but recommended for depth)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
¼ cup reserved pasta water (optional, for thinning)
🌿 Garnish (Optional):
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
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