Fettuccine Alfredo with Seared Scallops
Creamy fettuccine pasta topped with seared scallops for a decadent and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb scallops
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- parsley chopped fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the scallops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove scallops from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cream starts to thicken.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the Alfredo sauce.
- Plate the pasta and top with seared scallops.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 674kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 44gFat: 37gFiber: 2g