1οΈβ£Β Marinate & Grill the Seafood:
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Pat salmon and shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate 15 mins.
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Heat grill/grill pan toΒ medium-high. Grill salmonΒ 4-6 mins per sideΒ (until 145Β°F/flaky). Grill shrimpΒ 1-2 mins per sideΒ (until pink). Flake salmon into chunks.
2οΈβ£Β Cook the Pasta:
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Boil fettuccine in salted water untilΒ al dente. Reserve ΒΌ cup pasta water, then drain.
3οΈβ£Β Make the Alfredo Sauce:
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Melt butter in a skillet. SautΓ© garlicΒ 1 minΒ (donβt brown).
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Add cream, simmerΒ 2-3 minsΒ until slightly thickened.
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Whisk in Parmesan until smooth. Season with pepper and salt (taste first!). Thin with pasta water if needed. Stir in parsley.
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Toss cooked fettuccine with sauce. Gently fold in salmon and shrimp.
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Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Pro TipsΒ π₯
βΒ Fresh ParmesanΒ > pre-grated (it melts smoother!).
βΒ Donβt overcook seafoodβshrimp cook inΒ just 2 mins!
β Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
β Fold seafood gently to keep salmon chunks intact.