Today I want to share my carnivore seafood alfredo recipe that has become a regular favorite in my kitchen.
This dish combines tender seafood with a rich, creamy sauce that satisfies those pasta cravings without any actual pasta. It’s perfect for anyone following a carnivore diet who misses Italian-inspired comfort food.
The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity – just seafood, butter, cream, cheese, and basic seasonings. You can use whatever seafood you prefer, whether that’s just shrimp, a mix of shellfish, or even adding some calamari for variety.
I’ve found that this dish works well both as a quick weeknight dinner when you’re short on time and as a special meal when you want something a bit more impressive. Let’s get started.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick Cooking Time: This seafood alfredo takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish. You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to get a delicious meal on the table.
Just cook your seafood, make a simple sauce, and combine them – that’s it! This makes it perfect for busy weeknights when you’re tired but still want something satisfying that fits your carnivore lifestyle.
Pure Carnivore Ingredients: Every single ingredient in this recipe is 100% carnivore diet approved. No hidden plant ingredients, no questionable additives.
Rich in Omega 3s: Seafood is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids on a carnivore diet.
These healthy fats are important for brain health, reducing inflammation, and supporting overall wellness.
Simple Ingredients: With just six basic ingredients, this recipe doesn’t require a special shopping trip or hard to find items. Seafood, butter, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper – that’s all you need.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) Seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, shellfish- or a mix)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (1tbsp for seafood + 1 tbsp for sauce)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) (try this grated parmesan – amazon link, it’s excellent)
- Black Pepper
- Salt
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👨🍳 How To Make
Easily make seafood alfredo. Follow these steps:
Step 1
Start by cooking the seafood. Bring a pan to medium-high heat, pat the seafood dry, add butter to the pan, and then add the seafood. Cook for about 7-10 minutes.
Step 2
Melt butter in another pan on medium-low heat. Once it melts, add the cream and bring to a simmer.
Step 3
Simmer for about 5-8 minutes or until the volume is reduced by about 1/2.
Step 4
Add the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Step 5
Combine the sauce and seafood and mix well. Enjoy!
💡Tips
1. Pat the Seafood Dry Before Cooking
Before adding the seafood to the hot pan, make sure to pat it dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture from the surface of the seafood will help it brown nicely and prevent it from steaming instead of searing.
This step is important in achieving a flavorful, golden brown exterior that adds depth to the dish.
2. Simmer the Sauce Until Reduced
When preparing the cream sauce, allow it to simmer for 5-8 minutes or until it has reduced by about half its original volume. This reduction process helps concentrate the flavors and creates a thicker sauce that clings beautifully to the seafood.
Be sure to stir the sauce occasionally as it simmers to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
3. Watch The Heat
Temperature control makes or breaks this recipe. Cook the seafood over medium high heat to get a nice sear, but when making the sauce, reduce to medium-low.
High heat is the enemy of cream sauces – it can cause the dairy to separate, leaving you with a broken, oily mess.
If you see the sauce starting to separate at any point, immediately remove it from the heat and whisk vigorously to bring it back together.
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Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 pound Seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, shellfish- or a mix) (450g)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (1tbsp for seafood + 1 tbsp for sauce)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) (try this grated parmesan - amazon link, it's excellent)
- Black Pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- Start by cooking the seafood. Bring a pan to medium-high heat, pat the seafood dry, add butter to the pan, and then add the seafood. Cook for about 7-10 minutes.
- Melt butter in another pan on medium-low heat. Once it melts, add the cream and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 5-8 minutes or until the volume is reduced by about 1/2.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Combine the sauce and seafood and mix well. Enjoy!
Adapted this a little by adding some evaporated milk, grated cheese, thyme, onion, spring onions and a little chicken stock powder. Super delicious and I’ll be using this sauce for quite a few different recipes including this one such as creamy chicken carnivore wraps, adding to carnivore noodles with some bacon pieces and adding some into some cheesy baked beef taquitos. Easy to adapt and make recipe.