Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo with Lobster, Crab, and Salmon
Ingredients:
Seafood:
1 lobster tail, cooked and chopped
½ lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
2 salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into chunks
Pasta:
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Garnish:
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional:
½ cup reserved pasta water (to adjust sauce consistency)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and set aside.
Prepare the Seafood:
Lobster: Boil lobster tail for 5–7 minutes until the shell is bright red. Remove meat, chop into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
Salmon: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon chunks with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Crab: Ensure crab meat is free of shells. Set aside (crab will be gently warmed in the sauce later).
Make the Alfredo Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cooking for another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce is creamy. If too thick, add reserved pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using).
Combine Seafood and Sauce:
Gently fold in lobster, crab, and salmon into the sauce. Heat through for 2–3 minutes, being careful not to break up the seafood.
Assemble the Dish:
Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce and seafood. If needed, add more pasta water for desired consistency.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4–6
Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo with Lobster, Crab, and Salmon
Ingredients:
Seafood:
1 lobster tail, cooked and chopped
½ lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
2 salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into chunks
Pasta:
12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Garnish:
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional:
½ cup reserved pasta water (to adjust sauce consistency)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water, and set aside.
Prepare the Seafood:
Lobster: Boil lobster tail for 5–7 minutes until the shell is bright red. Remove meat, chop into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
Salmon: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon chunks with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Crab: Ensure crab meat is free of shells. Set aside (crab will be gently warmed in the sauce later).
Make the Alfredo Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cooking for another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce is creamy. If too thick, add reserved pasta water, 1 tbsp at a time. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if using).
Combine Seafood and Sauce:
Gently fold in lobster, crab, and salmon into the sauce. Heat through for 2–3 minutes, being careful not to break up the seafood.
Assemble the Dish:
Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce and seafood. If needed, add more pasta water for desired consistency.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with garlic bread or a side salad.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4–6
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