Salmon Alfredo Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Salmon
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add the fettuccine pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Cooking Salmon
- 4
Prepare Salmon
Season the salmon fillet with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 5
- 6
Cook Salmon
Add the seasoned salmon fillet to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and let it rest.
Making Alfredo Sauce
- 7
- 8
- 9
Stir in Cream
Slowly pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 10
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combining Ingredients
- 11
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the Alfredo sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 12
Flake Salmon
Flake the cooked salmon into large pieces and gently fold it into the pasta and sauce mixture.
- 13
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with 2 tbs of chopped parsley.