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Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo

02/10/2015 Updated: 04/03/2019 By Karrie 20 Comments

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This Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo is the perfect comfort food meal in a creamy, cheesy sauce with shrimp, scallops, and mushrooms tossed with hearty noodles.  Serve it as part of an elegant family night dinner or as a romantic dinner for two!

Photo of seafood Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe on a white plate

A Different Type of Fettuccine Alfredo

St. Valentine's Day is this weekend and here's a wonderful recipe for seafood fettuccine to make a romantic dinner at home instead of going out.  It's creamy, a little cheesy, and absolutely delicious!

Unlike the original fettuccine alfredo pasta dish that originated in Italy and consists of pasta coasted in butter and Parmesan cheese, my version has a few extras, like garlic, shallots, white wine, and heavy cream.  I'm not going to lie.  This is not a low calorie meal by any means.  It's full on fattening, but it's also totally worth the spurge every once in awhile or for a special occasion.

Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe on a plate with grilled asparagus.This recipe is very adaptable and can easily be adjusted to personal preference.  Make it a shrimp fettuccine alfredo using all shrimp or make it a chicken fettuccine alfredo by substituting out the seafood with bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast or thigh.

Make it a vegetarian pasta recipe by adding broccoli, red bell peppers, asparagus, or your favorite veggie.  It's an easy meal that takes less than 30 minutes to cook, yet looks and tastes like you spent all day laboring in the kitchen.

Close up of scallops and shrimp on top of Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe.

How to choose and prepare fresh seafood

A few tips about using fresh shrimp and scallops:

  • Always make sure the seafood is as fresh as possible.  Shrimp and scallops should smell of the ocean and not feel slimy.  A shrimp's shell should be tight against the firm meat and should not have any black spots on the shell or any yellowing.  Scallops should be intact and whole; it's not fresh if it's tearing or falling apart.
  • Buy dry packed scallops, if possible.  Dry packed scallop contain no additives and have a natural color of ivory to beige.  They cost a little more but they retain less water and don't shrink when you cook them, like wet scallops do.
  • Always rinse all seafood prior to using and dry well with a paper towel.  Make sure seafood is completely dry before cooking so it will sear properly in pan and not steam.

Here is the extra piece of muscle that lies on one side of a scallop (the side-muscle).  It's a tough piece so remove and discard before cooking.

Close up picture of how to remove the side muscle on a fresh scallop for the Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

 

Plate of seafood Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe with asparagus and a glass of white wine

Make this seafood fettuccine alfredo for Valentine's Day or anytime you want to create a special meal.  Did you enjoy this recipe?  Please let me know below and don't forget to share it with your family and friends!

 

Seafood Fettucine Alfredo

The perfect comfort food meal in a creamy, cheesy sauce with shrimp, scallops, and mushrooms tossed with hearty noodles. Serve it as part of an elegant family night dinner or as a romantic dinner for two!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1205kcal
Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked fettuccine noodles
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
  • 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined, rinsed and dried well
  • 8 large dry-packed sea scallops , peeled and deveined, rinsed and dried well
  • 3 green onions , finely chopped
  • 1 medium shallot , finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
  • Β½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • Β½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  • salt and white pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook fettuccine noodles until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once butter is melted add shrimp to skillet in single layer and sprinkle with salt and white pepper. Cook until shrimp turns pink on each side and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove, place on plate, and set aside. Add another 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan, once butter melts, add scallops in a single layer, sprinkle with salt and white pepper, and cook for 90 seconds on each side. Remove and place on plate with shrimp. Set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pan with green onions, shallots, and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes. Add white wine, and reduce to half.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add cream and stir constantly until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, taste sauce and add salt and pepper, if needed. Add scallops, shrimp and cooked fettuccine noodles, stir together until everything is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately and pass the extra Parmesan cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Seafood Fettucine Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1205 Calories from Fat 594
% Daily Value*
Fat 66g102%
Saturated Fat 36g180%
Cholesterol 489mg163%
Sodium 1323mg55%
Potassium 769mg22%
Carbohydrates 94g31%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 51g102%
Vitamin A 2210IU44%
Vitamin C 9.7mg12%
Calcium 421mg42%
Iron 4.7mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Karen Kyles

    August 08, 2021 at 12:14 am

    It was awesome. Thank you for the seafood tips on how to properly cook it and how it should look & smell.

    Reply
    • Karrie

      August 10, 2021 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you Karen and very happy you liked it!

      Reply
  2. Debbie Blackburn

    June 09, 2020 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was awesome‼️

    Reply
    • Karrie

      June 11, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you Debbie!!

      Reply
  3. Kylie

    April 21, 2020 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    My favorite alfredo recipe of all time, absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Karrie

      April 21, 2020 at 10:49 am

      Thank you Kylie and so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Regina Knigh

    October 04, 2019 at 1:20 am

    Thank you so much for that recipe. My wife believes that I am a chef. Our little secret.

    Reply
    • Karrie

      October 06, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      I won't tell πŸ˜‰ You're welcome and thank you so much for commenting!

      Reply
  5. Juvie Connor

    September 13, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    what can you use if you dont have white wine?

    Reply
    • Karrie

      September 14, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      You can use a little chicken broth just to deglaze the pan, Juvie. Or you can leave it out all together.

      Reply
  6. Illya

    January 31, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    I have a question : can crab and or lobster be used instead of. scallops snd if so how would they be prepared and incorporated? I am deathly allergic to all bivalves - scallops, clams, muscles, oysters and including calamari, octopus, cuttlefish etc. but I would very much like to prepare this dish.

    Reply
    • Karrie

      February 01, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      Yes, you can use whatever seafood you please! Just add the cooked seafood at the very end into the sauce. Lump crab meat is typically sold precooked and lobsters can be cooked by boiling, grilling, or steaming (or you can buy lobster meat precooked, but I prefer fresh for better quality). Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Annie

    February 13, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    Alfredo is my favourite dish! Thank you for this delicious version Karrie!

    Reply
    • Ana Del Pio

      October 20, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you for the delicious recipe πŸ˜πŸ™πŸ’• we loved it

      Reply
      • Ana

        October 20, 2021 at 1:45 pm

        5 stars
        Sorry forgot to rate it! 5 stars

        Reply
        • Karrie

          November 01, 2021 at 9:32 pm

          So happy you all loved it and thank you Ana!

          Reply
  8. savannah barnes

    June 14, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Can I make this a day ahead?

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      June 14, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Hi Savannah, I recommended making this right before eating. To save time, you can prep and measure out all the ingredients and store separately, covered in the refrigerator, then it should only take less than 15 minutes to cook. Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  9. B. Starvin

    February 10, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    " It’s creamy, a little cheesy, and absolutely delicious"...the Holiday itself is a little cheesy, thanks Hallmark! I don't need and excuse to treat the good women well and I certainly don't need an excuse to eat this killer dish. Nice work Special K. Simple yet impressive. Great entertaining meal on its own, as a first course or a half portion paired with a great steak...Cajun Bone-in Ribeye. Boom!

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      February 11, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Thank you B.Starvin and nice suggestion on the Cajun Bone-in Ribeye. I may use that idea for a future blog post...

      Reply

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