Description
Creamy fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich garlic Alfredo sauce with tender flakes of salmon and freshly grated parmesan. A comforting, restaurant style pasta dish that is simple enough for weeknights but satisfying enough for special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 12 ounces salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked and flaky. Remove from the pan and gently flake the salmon into pieces.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Allow the cream to warm for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Gradually add the grated parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently so the noodles are fully coated in the Alfredo sauce.
- Fold in the flaked salmon and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes so everything warms through.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and serve warm.
Notes
- Freshly grated parmesan melts more smoothly and gives better flavor.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of pasta cooking water to loosen it.
- Cook the salmon just until flaky to keep it tender.
- A squeeze of lemon juice before serving can brighten the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: salmon alfredo pasta, creamy salmon pasta, salmon fettuccine alfredo, seafood pasta dinner, homemade alfredo pasta