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    Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo

    December 14, 2023

    Zoom in on your fork twirling strands of creamy fettuccine noodles. It gets better, because there’s juicy shrimp and scallops on your plate too!

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    Ingredients For Easy Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo

    • 1 pound fettuccine

    • Unsalted butter and extra-virgin olive oil

    • Garlic cloves

    • Garlic powder, ground nutmeg, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper

    • Large shrimp and bay scallops

    • Heavy whipping cream, room temperature

    • Parmesan

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    shrimp and scallops added to a skillet with butter, garlic, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and pepper
    butter, garlic, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper scallops, shrimp and cream cooking in a skillet
    butter, garlic, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper scallops, shrimp and cream cooking in a skillet

    How To Make Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo

    1. Cook noodles in a large pot.

    2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    3. Cook the shrimp and scallops.

    4. Add the cream and parmesan, and cook until sauce thickens.

    5. Add the fettuccine and toss to coat. Divide among 6 bowls and sprinkle with parsley and make sure there’s plenty of grated parmesan available just in case you’re feeling extra cheesy.

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    homemade seafood fettuccine alfredo in a skillet made with butter, cream, garlic, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, pepper & Parm
    a bowl of homemade seafood fettuccine alfredo made with shrimp and scallops, sprinkled with parsley

    How to Store + Tips

    • Leftover seafood fettuccine alfredo is best eaten within 3-4 days. Reheat it slowly over low heat for the best results. We don’t recommend freezing these leftovers.

    • Make this gluten free friendly by using your favorite gluten free pasta.

    • It’s possible to make this recipe using just shrimp by doubling the amount of shrimp called for and omitting the scallops.

    • If using frozen seafood, make sure it’s completely thawed and patted dry.

    • For a thicker sauce, simmer for 1-2 minutes longer. The alfredo sauce will thicken once mixed with the pasta.

    a skillet of homemade seafood fettuccine alfredo sprinkled with parsley made with scallops and shrimp
    a bowl of homemade seafood fettuccine alfredo made with shrimp and scallops, sprinkled with parsley

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    Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

    Published December 14, 2023

    • Serves:  6
    • Prep Time:  15 min
    • Cook Time:  20 min
    • Calories:  806
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pound fettuccine
    • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 10 pieces
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled,deveined, tails removed
    • 1 pound bay scallops
    • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream, room temperature
    • 5 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 cups)
    • Minced fresh flat leaf parsley, for serving

    Method

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.

    2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, add in the garlic, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    3. Add the shrimp and scallops and cook, undisturbed, until opaque, 1-2 minutes per side. Add the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Increase the heat to high and gradually stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then add the parmesan; cook, stirring, until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 4 minutes more.

    4. Add the fettuccine and toss to coat. Divide among 6 bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 806
    • Protein 34 g
    • Carbohydrates 53 g
    • Total Fat 47 g
    • Dietary Fiber 3 g
    • Cholesterol 269 mg
    • Sodium 792 mg
    • Total Sugars 1 g

    Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo

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    • Mel

      Amazing recipe!

      Thanks Mel, so glad you enjoyed it!

    • Evelyn

      Quick and delicious :)!

      Thanks Evelyn, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Jenn

      This was simple, beautiful and delicious. I'll be making this again for Christmas Eve Dinner and can't wait!

      Thanks Jenn, so glad you love it!