Description
Seafood lovers rejoice with oceans embrace alfredo, a pasta masterpiece celebrating coastal comfort. Silky sauce and tender seafood meld into a Mediterranean-inspired symphony that promises pure culinary elegance on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) sea scallops
- 1 cup (240 grams) lump crab meat
Pasta and Base Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the aquatic protein medley by heating olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over moderate temperature. Sear shrimp until they transform into vibrant pink hues, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Continue the seafood choreography by introducing scallops into the same skillet, allowing them to caramelize into golden perfection for roughly 2 minutes per surface. Carefully remove and reserve.
- Delicately incorporate crab meat into the warm pan, gently heating without disrupting its delicate texture.
- Launch the creamy alfredo foundation by melting butter in a generous saucepan. Infuse minced garlic, creating an aromatic landscape for approximately one minute.
- Pour heavy cream and milk into the butter-garlic landscape, encouraging a gentle simmer to develop.
- Gradually introduce Parmesan and Romano cheeses, whisking methodically until a silken consistency emerges. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Simultaneously prepare pasta in generously salted water, cooking until achieving that quintessential al dente texture. Drain, preserving a half-cup of starchy liquid.
- Merge the velvety sauce with perfectly cooked pasta, utilizing reserved water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Gently fold seafood treasures into the creamy pasta, maintaining the architectural integrity of each delicate morsel.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with fresh parsley, a citrusy lemon accent, and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan. Serve immediately to capture peak temperature and texture.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly cooked seafood by patting shrimp, scallops, and crab meat dry before cooking to prevent excess moisture and ensure beautiful golden searing.
- Create a silky-smooth sauce by grating Parmesan and Romano cheese fresh and adding them gradually, whisking constantly to prevent clumping and achieve a luxurious texture.
- Customize for dietary needs by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, or using gluten-free pasta for a celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Elevate flavor complexity by experimenting with herb variations like adding fresh thyme, basil, or a pinch of red pepper flakes to introduce subtle aromatic dimensions to the seafood Alfredo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg