Creamy Salmon & Shrimp Pasta

This dish features pan-seared salmon and shrimp served over a bed of creamy pasta, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Yields: 2 servings

Prep time: 15 minute.

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

* 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off

* 6-8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

* 1 tbsp olive oil

* Salt and black pepper to taste

* 1/2 lb spaghetti or fettuccine pasta

* 1 tbsp butter

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 cup heavy cream

* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

* 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

* Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

* Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for the sauce

Instructions:

* Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.

* Prepare Seafood: Pat salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper.

* Cook Salmon & Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

* Make Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, and red pepper flakes if using.

* Combine & Serve: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce and toss to coat evenly. Divide the pasta between two plates. Top each serving with a salmon fillet and some shrimp. Drizzle a spoonful of the cream sauce over the salmon. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Creamy Salmon & Shrimp Pasta This dish features pan-seared salmon and shrimp served over a bed of creamy pasta, perfect for a satisfying meal. Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 15 minute. Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: * 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off * 6-8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined * 1 tbsp olive oil * Salt and black pepper to taste * 1/2 lb spaghetti or fettuccine pasta * 1 tbsp butter * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1 cup heavy cream * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving * 1/4 cup reserved pasta water * Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish * Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for the sauce Instructions: * Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside. * Prepare Seafood: Pat salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the salmon and shrimp with salt and pepper. * Cook Salmon & Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside. * Make Cream Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, and red pepper flakes if using. * Combine & Serve: Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce and toss to coat evenly. Divide the pasta between two plates. Top each serving with a salmon fillet and some shrimp. Drizzle a spoonful of the cream sauce over the salmon. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
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