This delicious Alfredo Salmon Pasta combines tender pasta, rich Alfredo sauce, and succulent salmon into a comforting and savory meal.
Ingredients
- 100 grams pasta such as fettuccine or spaghetti
- 150 grams salmon fillet skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream for sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Flake the cooked salmon into the sauce and add the cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg