How should I cook my shrimp and scallops for my alfredo?

Question

I'm making whole wheat fettuccine and putting alfredo sauce on it along with shrimp and scallops. I'm not sure if I should pan fry the shrimp and scallops or what?

Is there anything else I should add to this to make it good.....sauteed onions or garlic or anything or leave it as just the shrimp, scallops and sauce?

Answer 1

Pan fry them until they have a little brown on them.  That will help them be nice and flavorful.  I like a little garlic in my alfredo sauce, but that's completely optional.

Answer 2

either pan fry them or grill them

Answer 3

Just put the shrimp and scallops in the sauce as soon as it's done, and simmer until the shrimp are pink.  I use a little more cheese and a turn or two of the pepper mill.  

Answer 4

I would surely saute the seafood in butter or olive oil, with garlic and perhaps some diced onions before adding it to the mix. I also like to add paprika and a splash of lemon juice.

Answer 5

I would pan fry them, as they need little cooking.

Answer 6

I made a dish similar to this for my parents.

Sautee them in a pan with a little butter/cooking oil and some salt.

Do this last so they don't get too chewy.

Answer 7

Seer the shrimp and scallops in butter and let them finish in the sauce.

Answer 8

Saute the shrimp and scallops in butter or olive oil and add

broccoli that would be good

Answer 9

Season the seafood with a little Old bay, and start the scallops.  Once the scallops are ready to turn, toss in the shrimp.  The seafood should be done at the same time this way.  I'd either grill - my choice, or saute them.

Just dress the pasta, and lay the seafood on top - don't drown the seafood in sauce, let people taste the fish, and not the sauce.  You spent enough money on the shrimp and scallops!!!

Answer 10

I'd recommend frying the scallops and shrimp in a bit of butter (or possibly with some garlic oil). Check the sizes of your scallops and shrimp to see how long they should cook for (for example, large sea scallops, which are about 2 bucks each, cook for about 1.5 minutes per side on a high heat). Once cooked, either mix them into the Alfredo and pasta as you're serving it, or place them on top.