Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cajun Seafood Alfredo featuring a luxurious blend of lobster, crab, and salmon tossed in a creamy sauce with a hint of Cajun spice. This dish is a perfect harmony of seafood delights and comforting pasta, bound together in a decadent sauce.
Ingredients
Fettuccine Pasta:
8 ounces
Butter:
2 tablespoons
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Cajun Seasoning:
1 teaspoon (plus more to taste)
Garlic Cloves:
2 (minced)
Lobster Meat:
6 ounces (cooked, chopped)
Lump Crab Meat:
6 ounces
Salmon:
6 ounces (skin removed, cut into chunks)
Heavy Cream:
1 ½ cups
Parmesan Cheese:
½ cup (grated)
Mozzarella Cheese:
½ cup (shredded)
Salt:
½ teaspoon
Black Pepper:
¼ teaspoon
Parsley:
1 tablespoon (chopped for garnish)
Lemon Wedges
for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Add garlic, then season and sear salmon.
- Add Seafood: Add lobster and crab to the skillet, sauté briefly.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stir in cheeses, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Let simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Add pasta to the sauce, toss to combine. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked seafood for best flavor.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Pair with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
