Creamy Salmon Alfredo: A Cozy Dinner for Busy Nights

A quick and creamy Salmon Alfredo recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your dinner table.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh or frozen, wild-caught recommended

For the Pasta

12 ounces Dry Fettuccine Gluten-free pasta works beautifully too

For the Alfredo Sauce

1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Olive oil can be used for lighter option
3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Substitute with basil, oregano, thyme
1/2 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt preferred
1/4 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked
1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Avoid pre-grated cheese

Topping Ideas

1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Fresh
1/2 cup Extra Parmesan For additional topping

Equipment

Oven
large pot
baking dish
colander

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Salmon Alfredo

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare your baking dish.
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes; reserve 8 ounces of pasta water.
In the same pot, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cream and thicken with seasonings.
Mix in Parmesan cheese, then fold in fettuccine and salmon pieces.
Serve warm, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use freshly grated cheese for a smooth sauce and be careful not to overcook the salmon.

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