Indulge in creamy Blackened Salmon and Broccoli Alfredo—bold flavors, tender pasta, and a rich Alfredo sauce in just 40 minutes!
Author:Chef Sara
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
8 ouncesfettuccini pasta
1pound fresh broccoli, cut into small pieces
Salmon
1pound salmon, pat dry, skin off, cut into1-inch bites
1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoonblackened seasoning
Alfredo
2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
1small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoongarlic, minced
1 ½ cups(357 g) heavy whipping cream
1 cup(100 g) parmesan cheese, shredded, plus extra for garnish
4 ouncescream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoonblackened seasoning
1 teaspoonkosher salt
½ teaspoonblack pepper
parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook al dente, according to package directions (8-10 minutes).
In the final 3-4 minutes of boiling the pasta, add the broccoli. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
Salmon
3. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the salmon. Preheat air fryer to 390°F. Mix salmon bites with olive oil and blackened seasoning, then air fry for 8-9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F.
Alfredo
4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, cooking until softened, then add garlic for one more minute.
Mix in heavy cream, parmesan, cream cheese, reserved pasta water, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy. Add pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat. Adjust sauce thickness with reserved pasta water as desired.
Top with salmon bites and serve garnished with additional parmesan and parsley.