Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of Salmon Fettuccine Creamy Alfredo. This delightful dish features tender fettuccine enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce, paired with perfectly seared salmon fillets. It’s an elegant yet easy-to-make meal that transforms any occasion into a special event. Perfect for family gatherings or romantic dinners, this recipe promises to impress your loved ones and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper and sear skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove salmon; add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce until well coated, then flake the salmon over the top before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg