Description
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Recipes:
Blackened Salmon with Creamy Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
For the Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (skinless or skin-on)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Pasta:
8 oz fettuccine or linguine
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Blacken the Salmon:
Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Toss in the cooked pasta, mixing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
Assemble:
Plate the creamy pasta and top with the blackened salmon. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme.
This dish combines the bold flavors of blackened salmon with a creamy, luxurious pasta for a restaurant-quality dinner at home!
