Description
Salmon Fettuccine Creamy Alfredo is a luxurious comfort dish that combines tender fettuccine noodles with flaky salmon, all enveloped in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its creamy texture and elegant flavors, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream, stirring gently as it thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth, then add cooked fettuccine, mixing to coat evenly.
- Flake cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently fold into the pasta mixture.
- Serve garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg