Lemon Garlic Salmon & Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients

For the Salmon & Shrimp

2 salmon fillets

250g shrimp, peeled & deveined

Salt & black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp butter

For the Alfredo Sauce

2 tbsp butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup pasta water (optional)

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Pasta

250g fettuccine pasta

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the pasta

Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2️⃣ Cook the salmon

Season salmon with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cook the shrimp

In the same pan, add butter and shrimp.

Season lightly and cook until pink (about 2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

4️⃣ Make the Alfredo sauce

In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic.

Add cream and let it simmer.

Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Adjust with pasta water if needed for a silky texture.

5️⃣ Combine

Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.

Top with shrimp and salmon.

6️⃣ Serve

Garnish with parsley and extra lemon zest 🤤

⏱️ Recipe Info

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 30 min

Servings: 2–3

Creamy level: 1000/10 😍