Protein Salmon Alfredo Recipe
You want creamy pasta with a little glow-up energy, so this Protein Salmon Alfredo Recipe delivers richness while pretending to be sophisticated.
Because basic Alfredo feels predictable, this silky, buttery situation adds protein, flavor, and just enough elegance to match your effortlessly elevated standards.
Protein Salmon Alfredo Recipe
Creamy salmon Alfredo with high protein and rich flavor
Ingredients
- Pasta fettuccine: 250g
- Salmon fillets: 400g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Heavy cream: 3/4 cup
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese grated: 1/2 cup
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Parsley chopped: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook salmon until flaky and fully done, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, milk, and parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Flake cooked salmon into pieces, return to skillet, then add lemon juice and mix gently.
- Toss cooked pasta with sauce until evenly coated, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 520
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Vitamin D: 35%
- Vitamin B12: 60%
- Calcium: 22%
- Iron: 12%
- Potassium: 15%
- Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it tender.
- Add extra lemon for brightness.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor and presentation.
