Shrimp and Salmon Alfredo

If you're a fan of both seafood and pasta, you are going to love shrimp and salmon alfredo. This lightened up version is quick and easy, (just 30 minutes!) not to mention creamy and comforting. It's sure to become a new family favorite.

A Little History on Alfredo

The recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo was originally created by a chef, Alfredo di Lelio, for his pregnant wife, Inez, who was suffering from nausea. She was having trouble keeping anything down until Alfredo created this dish. The story even involves some movie stars. Read about it here: The Origins of Fettuccine Alfredo. You can also read the story in the comment below this post, by Alfredo di Lelio's granddaughter, Inez!

This creamy pasta, unlike most alfredo sauce recipes, doesn't contain heavy whipping cream, sour cream. or cream cheese. Healthier Greek yogurt is what gives this pasta sauce it's creaminess.

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• A Little History on Alfredo
• Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredient Notes
• How to make it, step by step
• Tips for Success
• Variations and Substitions
• Serving suggestions
• Frequently Asked
• More salmon and shrimp recipes
• Recipe
• Comments

Why you'll love this recipe

• Quick and easy: Shrimp and salmon alfredo is easy to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes in just one pan.
• Simple ingredients: You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delicious salmon and shrimp pasta dish.
• Customizable: You can customize the shrimp and salmon pasta to your liking by using your favorite herbs, veggies, or seasonings.
• Nutritious: Salmon and shrimp alfredo pasta is packed with healthy seafood which is full of nutrients heart-healthy fats, omega fatty acids, and protein,  
• Lighter: Instead of heavy cream, this creamy alfredo sauce is made with Greek yogurt. This means it's much lower in fat and calories and higher in protein. All while feeling every bit as rich, creamy and delicious.

Ingredient Notes

Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this delicious recipe. See the recipe card at the end of this post for exact quantities and full instructions.

• Butter: Some alfredo recipes call for ½ cup of butter, or more. This recipe only has 2 tablespoons, so be sure to use real butter. You can use either salted or unsalted butter.
• Greek Yogurt: Full fat or low fat Greek yogurt work equally well.
• Garlic Powder: I use garlic powder to shorten both the prep time and the cooking time. Use fresh minced garlic if you want, or garlic paste.
• Parmesan Cheese: Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor. Grated, rather that shredded cheese, works best for quickly melting into the sauce.
• Fettuccini Noodles: These are the traditional noodles for alfredo pasta dishes but you can use any pasta here, and use gluten-free pasta if needed.
• Shrimp: You can use fresh or defrosted frozen shrimp that has been peeled and deveined.
• Salmon: My favorite salmon is wild sockeye, but any fresh salmon is fine. You can use leftover cooked salmon as well. Tip: I make extra when I bake, grill or air fry salmon, to use in recipes like this shrimp and salmon alfredo or Salmon Spinach Pasta.
• Chopped Dill (garnish): Salmon and dill are made for each other, in my opinion. You can use fresh parsley or green onions, too.

How to make it, step by step

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve some of the pasta water before draining.
2. Pat salmon filets  and shrimp dry with paper towels. Cook them either in the oven or the air fryer (see instructions for both in the recipe card.)

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add Greek yogurt and garlic powder.
2. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese.
3. Add cooked pasta and gently toss to coat.
4. Add cooked salmon and shrimp and combine.

Variations and Substitions

• Vegetables: Add mushrooms, spinach, peas, asparagus, or sun-dried tomatoes to sneak in some veggies.
• Alfreo sauce: This homemade alfredo sauce is super easy, but you can use your favorite store-bought sauce instead. (Like I do in my chicken and broccoli lasagna)
• Garlic: If you want to use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, use four to six garlic cloves. Mince finely and cook it for a few minutes in the butter before adding the rest of the sauce ingredients.
• Seasonings: Add extra seasonings along with the garlic powder. Try half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, or a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. (Try my homemade Cajun seasoning - it's easy!).
• Protein: You can change up the seafood. Shrimp and scallops are a delicious combo. My seafood enchiladas are proof of that! Fresh crab meat, lobster, or sturdy whitefish like halibut would all be delicious. And if you love this creamy sauce, it will be delicious with chicken, too.

Serving suggestions

Serve your shrimp and salmon alfredo pasta with garlic bread, and a green salad. If you want to add a vegetable side dish, some great options are sauteed green beans, roasted vegetables, roasted zucchini, or sauteed beet greens.

If you prefer to skip the carbs, swap the pasta for spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice.

Frequently Asked

More salmon and shrimp recipes

If you liked this recipe, you may want to try more of my seafood recipes: Check these out:

• Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
• Shrimp Chop Suey
• General Tso Shrimp
• Grilled Shrimp Salad
• Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry
• Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
• Grilled Asian Salmon Kebabs

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