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Salmon Alfredo Recipe

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This Salmon Alfredo recipe combines tender baked salmon with creamy homemade Alfredo sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine. The dish features a flavorful garlic-cream sauce enriched with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, offering a comforting and elegant seafood pasta meal that’s easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Salmon

  • 12 ounces salmon fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Pasta

  • 8 ounces dry fettuccine

Alfredo Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare salmon: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Bake the salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before flaking the salmon into bite-size pieces using a fork. Set aside.
  3. Cook the fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, scoop out and reserve 8 ounces of pasta water. Drain the pasta and return the pot to the stove.
  4. Make the Alfredo sauce: Over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in the same pot. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add parmesan and combine: Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Toss pasta and salmon with sauce: Add cooked fettuccine to the pot with sauce. Pour in 1/2 to 3/4 cup of reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency. Gently fold in the flaked salmon to coat carefully without breaking up the pieces.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately while warm, garnishing if desired with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water carefully to adjust sauce consistency smoothly.
  • Do not overcook salmon; it should flake easily but remain moist.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and creaminess.
  • Feel free to add fresh parsley or basil as garnish for a fresh finish.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Keywords: Salmon Alfredo, Seafood Pasta, Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Baked Salmon Recipe, Fettuccine Alfredo with Salmon

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