Description
Seafood fettuccine blends Italian coastal flavors with rich, luxurious cream sauce. Classic ingredients like shrimp, scallops, and parmesan create an elegant dining experience you’ll savor in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz (226 g) lump crab meat
- 8 oz (226 g) fettuccine pasta noodles
- 3 oz (85 g) parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 14-oz (396 g) can low sodium chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- flat leaf parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Preparation: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal cooking environment for seafood.
- Shrimp Seasoning: Season shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring a delicate flavor enhancement.
- Protein Cooking: Quickly sear shrimp until they transform to a soft pink color, approximately 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Aromatic Infusion: Briefly toast minced garlic in the same skillet, releasing its intense fragrance within 45-60 seconds.
- Pasta Liquid Integration: Combine chicken broth, heavy cream, and fettuccine directly into the skillet, ensuring comprehensive liquid coverage.
- Cooking Process: Bring mixture to a rapid boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, covering with a lid and allowing pasta to cook for 15-18 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Creamy Transformation: Remove from heat and incorporate parmesan cheese, stirring until a luxurious, smooth sauce develops.
- Final Assembly: Fold in reserved shrimp and lump crab meat, gently blending to maintain protein integrity.
- Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, garnish with freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, and serve immediately while sauce maintains its optimal creamy consistency.
Notes
- Quick Shrimp Searing: Cook shrimp precisely 3-4 minutes to prevent overcooking and maintain tender, succulent texture.
- Liquid Balance Technique: Stir frequently during pasta simmering to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking and sauce absorption.
- Cheese Melting Method: Add parmesan gradually and off direct heat to create smooth, creamy sauce without potential graininess or separation.
- Garnish Impact: Fresh parsley adds bright flavor and visual appeal, transforming the dish from simple to sophisticated in seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 709
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 352 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 212 mg