Description
This Cajun Lobster, Crab, and Salmon Alfredo is a luxurious seafood pasta dish featuring a creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce, tender lobster, sweet crab meat, and flaky salmon, tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine and garnished with fresh green onions. Ready in 25 minutes, it combines rich flavors and a touch of spice for an impressive yet easy-to-make dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine
Seafood
- 1 lobster tail, cooked and chopped
- 8 oz crab meat
- 1 salmon fillet, cooked and flaked
Sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Heat gently while stirring to infuse the flavors.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese slowly until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Incorporate Seafood: Add the chopped cooked lobster tail, crab meat, and flaked cooked salmon to the skillet. Cook while stirring gently until the seafood is warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the Cajun Alfredo sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, mild onion flavor that complements the richness of the sauce.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
- You can use pre-cooked seafood or cook your lobster, crab, and salmon ahead of time to save preparation time.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- To make it lighter, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Ensure not to overcook seafood to keep it tender.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.
