Loaded Seafood Alfredo: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Dish!
Loaded Seafood Alfredo is a creamy, dreamy seafood pasta dish that offers the ultimate comfort fix, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb lobster meat or tails, cooked and chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (toasted in butter)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions for that perfect al dente bite. Drain and set aside for this easy weeknight win.
- Sauté the Seafood: In a hot skillet with olive oil, cook shrimp and lobster until just pink and juicy. Add a pinch of Old Bay for that coastal comfort flavor and a seafood-lovers dream bite.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in cream, bring to a simmer, then whisk in Parmesan cheese for the best creamy Alfredo base ever.
- Combine and Toss: Add cooked pasta and seafood into the sauce, tossing gently to coat everything in that rich, buttery goodness and restaurant-style flavor explosion.
- Top and Serve: Sprinkle with toasted panko breadcrumbs for crunch, parsley for color, and serve hot for the ultimate comfort food fix. This dish is loaded with flavor and class.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo sauce.
- Feel free to substitute the seafood with your favorites, such as crab or clams.
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 38g