Description
Sizzling blackened salmon and broccoli alfredo brings coastal flavors to your dinner table with bold spices and creamy pasta. Rich proteins and garden-fresh greens combine in this simple yet sophisticated Mediterranean-inspired meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound salmon (pat dry, skin off, cut into 1-inch bites)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded, plus extra for garnish
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
Carbohydrates and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccini pasta
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh broccoli (cut into small pieces)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
Seasonings and Fats:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with salted water and heat to medium-high, bringing to a rolling boil.
- Add pasta and cook until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes, incorporating broccoli during the final 3-4 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, preserving one cup of pasta water for later use.
- Prepare salmon by tossing with olive oil and blackened seasoning, ensuring even coating.
- Heat air fryer to 390°F and cook salmon bites for 8-9 minutes, rotating midway, until internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and whisk in parmesan, cream cheese, reserved pasta water, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir sauce until smooth and creamy, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Fold pasta and broccoli into the alfredo sauce, ensuring thorough coating.
- Arrange crispy salmon bites atop the pasta and garnish with extra parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot and thoroughly combined.
Notes
- Customize the blackened seasoning by adjusting spice levels to suit personal heat tolerance or dietary preferences.
- Ensure salmon is cooked precisely to maintain moisture and prevent dryness, using a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Lighten the alfredo sauce by using half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream, reducing overall calorie content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 770 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg