Creamy Seafood Alfredo Pasta

The dish in the image appears to be Creamy Seafood Alfredo Pasta, featuring spaghetti coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with succulent shrimp and tender mussels.

Ingredients

Pasta

• 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or linguine

• Salted water for boiling

Seafood

• 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 lb (450 g) mussels, cleaned and debearded

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Alfredo Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ cups heavy cream

• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped

• Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions.

3. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

2. Cook the Seafood

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.

2. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.

3. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink.

4. Remove and set aside.

5. Add mussels with a splash of water.

6. Cover and steam for 4–5 minutes until opened.

7. Discard any unopened mussels.

3. Make the Alfredo Sauce

1. Melt butter in the same skillet.

2. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

3. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.

5. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes.

4. Combine

1. Add cooked pasta to the sauce.

2. Toss until evenly coated.

3. Return shrimp and mussels to the skillet.

4. Add reserved pasta water if needed for a silkier consistency.

5. Serve

1. Plate immediately.

2. Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

3. Serve hot.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

• Calories: 650–750

• Protein: 35–40 g

• Carbohydrates: 55–65 g

• Fat: 30–40 g

Flavor Profile

🍤 Sweet, tender shrimp
🦪 Briny, juicy mussels
🧄 Aromatic garlic
🧀 Rich Parmesan cream sauce
🍝 Silky restaurant-style pasta

Serving Suggestions

• Garlic bread

• Caesar salad

• Roasted asparagus

• Chilled white wine

Yield

• 4 servings

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 25 minutes

• Total Time: 40 minutes

A luxurious seafood pasta that combines creamy Alfredo sauce, perfectly cooked shrimp, and fresh mussels for an elegant restaurant-quality dinner. 🍝🍤🦪✨