This luxurious dish features perfectly grilled salmon and shrimp nestled in a classic, creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce, all tossed with tender fettuccine. It’s an impressive meal that’s surprisingly easy to make, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight dinner.
Yields: 2-3 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time for seafood)
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients:
🐟🦐 Grilled Salmon & Shrimp:
1 (6-8 oz) salmon fillet, skin on or off
½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for serving
🍝 Fettuccine:
8 oz fettuccine pasta
🧈🧀🧄 Creamy Alfredo Sauce:
2 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 (plus more for serving)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Pinch of salt (Parmesan is salty, so add cautiously)
¼ cup reserved pasta water (optional, for thinning)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish) 🌿
Instructions:
Marinate Seafood & Prepare Grill:
Pat salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, combine salmon fillet and shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, oregano, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Cook Fettuccine:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Before draining, reserve about ¼ cup of the pasta water. Drain the rest of the pasta and set aside.
Grill Salmon & Shrimp:
Place the salmon fillet on the preheated grill. Grill for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky (internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C). Cooking time will vary based on
