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Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo with a Zesty Twist

This Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo combines creamy textures with zesty flavors, making it a must-try family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Can substitute with frozen salmon if thawed properly.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Enhances flavor while cooking.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning salmon and pasta.
  • to taste Black pepper Adds spice to the dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Contributes depth of flavor to salmon.
For the Fettuccine
  • 12 ounces Fettuccine pasta Can experiment with whole wheat or gluten-free pasta.
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Forms the foundation of the Alfredo sauce’s creamy texture.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, gives aromatic flavor in the Alfredo sauce.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Creates the rich, luxurious sauce.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated, introduces umami and creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Brightens the flavors in both salmon and sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Chopped, adds freshness and aromatic quality.
  • 1 cup Pasta water Used to adjust sauce consistency.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add salmon skin-side down, and sear for 4-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until flaky. Squeeze lemon juice over it.
  2. Boil salted water in a pot. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions, about 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  4. Once the sauce is ready, add remaining lemon juice and fold in chopped dill. Adjust seasoning. Toss drained fettuccine in the sauce and add flaked salmon.
  5. Transfer to serving plates, garnish with extra dill and grated Parmesan, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best texture. Reserve pasta water for adjusting consistency.

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