Creamy Shrimp and Scallop Fettuccine Alfredo
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Recipe type: Seafood Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 6 Servings
 
Creamy Shrimp and Scallop Fettuccine Alfredo is a seafood lover's delight. An easy dish to make which is loved by everyone in the family.
Ingredients
  • 1 box Fettuccine pasta (or pasta of your choice)
Seafood
  • 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb. medium scallops
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cracked pepper
  • 2 tbsp. butter
Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1-1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (add more to garnish the dish)
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk/ pasta water
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
Instructions
  1. Cook fettuccine noodles until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the shrimp and scallop with salt and pepper. In a large skillet heat two tablespoons butter. Sauté the shrimp, scallop, and parsley for two minutes until shrimp turns pink. Remove the shrimp and scallop from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
  3. In the same skillet add the remaining butter, cooking the garlic until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add the flour to the skillet and whisk until smooth, removing all lumps from the flour, approximately 2 minutes. Next, add the heavy cream to the skillet while constantly whisking to prevent lumps from forming, another 3 minutes. Keep the heat low to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, oregano, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste, whisk until combined. Continue whisking until the sauce has thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the pasta and seafood back to the skillet. Toss several times, if the sauce thickens too much thin it with a little pasta water or milk.
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/creamy-shrimp-and-scallop-fettuccine-alfredo/