Seafood Alfredo Pasta: Elevate Your Monday Nights 🦐🍝 - Monday, Week 37
Introduction
The Monday blues are a real thing, and there's no better way to beat them than with a sumptuous, soul-satisfying meal. This Seafood Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that brings the ocean's bounty straight to your dinner table. We're talking succulent shrimp, delicate scallops, and decadent Alfredo sauce, all tossed with al dente fettuccine. This one-pot wonder is the perfect start to your week.
Ingredients
- 300g fettuccine
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200g scallops
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Seafood: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute. Add the shrimp and scallops. Cook until the shrimp are pink and the scallops are opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove seafood from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Add the cooked fettuccine and seafood to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Toss to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley and add a few slices of lemon for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your luxurious Monday night!
Wine Pairing
A light and refreshing Pinot Grigio would be a perfect match for this creamy, seafood-rich dish.
