Description
Indulge in a luxurious Cajun Seafood Alfredo featuring succulent lobster, crab, and salmon in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta, cooked and drained
For the Seafood and Sauce:
- 6 oz salmon fillet
- 6 oz cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 6 oz lump crab meat
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish and Serving:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon and sear for 3–4 minutes per side. Flake into large chunks and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, Parmesan, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add lobster, crab, salmon to sauce, warm through. Toss in cooked pasta, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked seafood for quicker prep.
- Substitute with shrimp or scallops if desired.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
