Blackened Salmon and Broccoli Alfredo
Blackened Salmon and Broccoli Alfredo is a creamy fettucini alfredo with tender broccoli florets and sauteed onions, topped with seasoned salmon bites that have been cooked in an air fryer. It's a satisfying meal for both pasta and seafood lovers alike!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1085kcal
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccini pasta
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into small pieces
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon, pat dry, skin off, cut into 1-inch bites
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
Alfredo
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, shredded, plus extra for garnish
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black 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.
- When done, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.
Salmon
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the salmon. Preheat air fryer to 390°F.*
- To a medium bowl, add salmon bites, olive oil, and blackened seasoning. Toss the salmon bites gently to coat.
- Place the salmon bites in an even layer in the basket of your air fryer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches; do not overcrowd.) Air fry for 8-9 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F. Place the cooked salmon in a bowl.
Alfredo
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter. Once the butter has melted, add onions and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add heavy cream, parmesan, cream cheese, ½ cup of reserved pasta water, blackened seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy.
- To the sauce, add cooked pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat. (If you want a thinner sauce, add more reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.)
- Top with salmon bites. Serve with additional parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish.
Notes
*Oven Instructions:
If you don't have an air fryer, cook the salmon in the oven.
- Follow the recipe up to cooking in the air fryer.
- Place the oven rack into the top position and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the seasoned salmon bites onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake the salmon bites for about 16 minutes, flipping them over halfway through at around 7-8 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1085kcal