Description
Learn how to make a delicious Pumpkin Sage Salmon Alfredo with our easy-to-follow recipe. Elevate your cooking skills and satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 g) salmon fillets (340 grams)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (30 milliliters)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces (227 g) fettuccine pasta (227 grams)
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh sage, finely chopped (about 6 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground nutmeg (1 gram)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth (120 milliliters)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice (15 milliliters)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the salmon fillets in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the salmon for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and chicken broth.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh sage, and ground nutmeg to the mixture.
- Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, if needed.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and flake it into large chunks.
- Gently fold the salmon chunks into the pasta mixture.
- Serve the Pumpkin Sage Salmon Alfredo hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Opt for fresh sage to infuse the sauce with a vibrant and aromatic taste.
- Adjust the seasoning of the sauce with salt and black pepper after adding lemon juice for a well-balanced dish.
