Creamy Cajun Salmon Alfredo

white bowl with fettuccine alfredo topped with parmesan and cajun salmon

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Creamy Cajun Salmon Alfredo

Tender and flaky salmon fillets are seasoned with a zesty Cajun spice blend, then pan-seared to perfection. It's served over a bed of al dente fettuccine noodles coated in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Servings: Servings

Calories: 794kcal

Author: Kate

Ingredients

For The Salmon

1 lb salmon
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 lemon squeezed

For The Alfredo

1 lb fettuccine pasta cooked according to the package directions
6 tablespoons butter
5 garlic cloves minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley
Salt to taste

Instructions

Make The Salmon

Pat salmon dry with a paper towel then season salmon with cajun seasoning on all sides. Set aside.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium high heat. Once the oil is heated place the salmon on the skillet skin side up. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the salmon starts to cook and the seasoning begins to blacken. Squeeze one lemon into the skillet to deglaze the pan. Let simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Flip the salmon filet skin side down and let cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until the salmon is completely cooked through. Once done remove from heat and set aside. Clean the skillet out so it can be used to make the Alfredo. While the salmon is cooking, cook pasta according to the package directions.

Make The Alfredo

In a skillet over low-medium heat add the butter and melt.
Add garlic and simmer in the melted butter for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and it has started to cook down.
Add heavy cream and simmer over medium heat for around 4-5 minutes or until it has reduced started to thicken.
Fold in parmesan cheese ½ cup at a time until melted into the cream and smooth. Season with salt to taste. If the sauce is too thick add a little reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Add the cooked pasta and coat in the alfredo sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve cooked salmon over top or cut the salmon into bite sized pieces and toss with the fettuccine alfredo. Serve immediately.

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