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Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo for Cozy Nights In

Enjoy a delightful weeknight dinner with this Creamy Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo, a perfect blend of salmon, creamy sauce, and pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1.5 lbs Salmon 4 fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed before cooking
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Essential for sautéing salmon
  • 1 tsp Salt For seasoning salmon
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder Adds depth of flavor
  • 0.5 lemon Lemon juice Fresh juice is best
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine pasta Consider gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 tbsp Salt For pasta water
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter Creates a rich base for the sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Heavy cream Makes the dish irresistibly creamy
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best texture
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill Chopped; substitute with 2 tsp dried dill if needed
  • 0.5 cup Reserved pasta water Used to adjust sauce consistency

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Large Pot
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon for 4-6 minutes until golden-brown, flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until flaked easily. Set aside.
  2. Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Whisk in Parmesan until melted. Squeeze in lemon juice and stir in dill. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Toss fettuccine in the sauce, fold in salmon, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve garnished with additional dill and Parmesan. Optionally add a twist of lemon zest. Enjoy with a green salad or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. If the sauce thickens, use reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.

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