Easy Seafood Alfredo...From Scratch!
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
724 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Easy Seafood Alfredo...From Scratch!
Description
Easy Seafood Alfredo...From Scratch! combines a creamy sauce made from butter, minced garlic, heavy cream, finely grated parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. The sauce is gently simmered to thicken before adding a splash of dry white wine or lemon juice for a slight tang. Cooked fettuccine pasta is folded in along with a prepared seafood salad mixture containing various seafood pieces.
The gentle heat used allows the seafood and pasta to warm through without further cooking the seafood, maintaining tender texture. Fresh parsley incorporated into the dish and as garnish introduces a mild herbaceous contrast to the rich cream sauce. The balance of creamy, cheesy, and subtly acidic elements makes the sauce smooth and flavorful.
This seafood Alfredo is served immediately in warmed bowls. It pairs well with crusty bread and a simple vinegar-based salad for a complete meal. White wines such as lightly oaked Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, or Sauvignon Blanc complement the seafood flavors effectively.
Using real parmesan cheese is important to achieve authentic flavor depth. The recipe is versatile to use different pre-prepared seafood salads or fresh shrimp as alternatives enjoying a convenient yet flavorful seafood pasta experience.
Ingredients
- ¼ c butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ c heavy cream Whipping cream in Canada
- 1 ½ c Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh finely ground
- 2 tablespoon dry white wine or 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 containers seafood salad alternatively use 1.5 c prepared mixed seafood, Sardo brand; or shrimp; drained
- 4 c fettuccine cooked; or other long pasta; ½ c water reserved
- ½ c parsley roughly chopped plus more for garnish
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook gently until fragrant, then add cream, parmesan and pepper, increase heat to medium and let simmer until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Add wine or lemon juice and simmer 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, seafood and parsley, tossing gently. Cook gently until heated through, tasting and adding a bit of salt if necessary. If it becomes to thick, add in a little pasta cooking liquid a bit at a time until the desired consistency.
- Serve in pre warmed bowls immediately. Fresh parsley, grated parmesan and ground pepper make lovely simple garnishes.
Notes
- Use real Parmesan cheese for authentic flavor depth in the Alfredo sauce.
- Serve immediately with warm bowls to maintain temperature and texture.
- Pair with crusty artisan bread and a simple vinaigrette salad to round out the meal.
- Chilled white wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, or Sauvignon Blanc complement the dish nicely.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 724 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 724kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2646IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 503mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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