Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo
This Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo recipe combines a homemade rich and velvety Alfredo sauce with tender, flaky salmon. The no-boil pasta method will save you so much time! The pasta cooks alongside the luscious cream sauce and from there is tossed with perfectly seasoned fish and vegetables.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1-1 1/2 pounds raw salmon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika is fine.
- salt and pepper to taste
Pasta
- 3-4 garlic cloves Minced.
- 1-2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 2-4 cups fresh spinach Optional
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil all over the salmon. Sprinkle the spices throughout and rub them into the salmon. Ensure the salmon is completely covered with spices and add additional if necessary.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1-1 1/2 pounds raw salmon, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste
No Boil Pasta Method
- Place a large skillet or pot on the stove at medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add a small amount of oil (any oil) if not using a nonstick pan.3-4 garlic cloves
- Add the broth, spices, and heavy cream to the pot. Start with 1 cup of broth. Taste the sauce repeatedly and add salt and additional spices as necessary to suit your taste.1-2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
- Once the mixture begins to boil and bubble add in the pasta. The pasta should wilt down without the need to break it.8 oz fettuccine pasta
- Once the pasta has wilted and is fully covered in the sauce, adjust the heat to medium and cover the pot. If the pasta isn’t completely submerged in sauce, add additional broth as needed.
- Simmer the pasta for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and optional spinach. Fold to combine.1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, 2-4 cups fresh spinach
Air Fryer Salmon
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the seasoned salmon in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the salmon for 10-12 minutes at 370 degrees. Mine was ready right at 10 minutes. Use a meat thermometer and test that the inside of the salmon has reached 145 degrees.
Baked Salmon
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Add the seasoned salmon to a piece of foil large enough to hold the salmon and to wrap and cover it.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Unwrap the salmon so it is no longer fully covered. Bake for for another 2-5 minutes. Use a meat thermometer and ensure the fish has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Check the temperature in the thickest part of the fish.
Pan Seared Salmon
- Place a skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil to coat and prevent sticking.
- When the pan is hot, add the seasoned salmon to the pan with the skin side up.
- Allow the salmon to cook for 4 minutes. Do not move the salmon after you have placed it in the skillet.
- Monitor the sides of the salmon to determine the perfect time to flip. When the color of the side of the salmon has lightened about 3/4ths of the way up, it's time to flip. This usually only takes 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon. I find a silicone spatula works best.
- Cook skin side down for 4 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the pan.
Assembly
- Add the cooked salmon to the pasta and sauce. Fold to combine the ingredients.
Notes
I love to add a squeeze of fresh lemon and Cajun Seasoning for additional flavor to the sauce.
You can use any pasta you prefer in the recipe: linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, penne, etc.
You can use half and half or milk instead of heavy cream, but it will alter the texture of the sauce. It won’t be as thick and may turn out watery.
You can use whatever type of cheese you prefer in this recipe. I always recommend you grab blocks of cheese and grate them yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with anti-caking agents, such as potato starch or cellulose, to prevent clumping and make it last longer in the store. These coatings interfere with the cheese’s ability to melt smoothly and affect the texture of your dishes. When you grate your cheese fresh, it doesn’t have these additives and preservatives, resulting in a more velvety and evenly melted cheese.
Use thin pasta like spaghetti if you know you like your pasta really creamy.
Avoid overcooking the salmon. Cook it just until it flakes easily with a fork. Overcooked salmon tends to be dry and less flavorful.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 729kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 50gFat: 40g
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