🍝🔥 Blackened Salmon Alfredo Pasta with Broccoli & Parmesan Drizzle 🧄🧀
This creamy, dreamy pasta is packed with bold blackened salmon bites, tender broccoli, and a rich garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance 💃. Perfect for date night, weeknight flex, or when you wanna treat yourself like royalty 👑
📌 Ingredients
For the Blackened Salmon:
1 lb salmon fillets (cut into chunks)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (or less if you're shy with spice 🌶️)
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
For the Pasta & Sauce:
8 oz pappardelle, fettuccine, or your fave pasta
1½ cups broccoli florets
1 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional, for kick!)
Chopped parsley & extra parm for garnish ✨
🔥 Instructions1. Blacken the Salmon:
In a bowl, toss salmon chunks with olive oil and all those bold spices. Heat a skillet over medium-high and sear salmon for 2–3 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Set aside (and try not to eat it all right there 👀).
2. Boil the Pasta & Broccoli:
Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package. In the last 2–3 minutes, toss in broccoli so it gets tender but stays bright green 💚. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo Sauce:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir until it simmers. Add Parmesan, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning — stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you're feelin’ spicy 🌶️.
4. Toss It All Together:
Add the pasta and broccoli into the sauce and gently toss to coat every noodle in that cheesy goodness. Top it off with those beautiful blackened salmon chunks.
5. Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle chopped parsley and more Parmesan over the top (don't be shy). Serve it hot and creamy, with some garlic bread on the side if you’re really going all out 🧄🍞
😍 Pro Tip:Wanna impress? Squeeze a little fresh lemon over the salmon right before serving — it wakes up all the flavors. You can also swap salmon for shrimp, chicken, or even tofu for a tasty twist!
Enjoy 😊