How do you know when the Salmon is done?

This is slightly subjective to how each individual prefers it. USDA recommends cooking it to 145 degrees Fahrenheit but I prefer to check for flakiness rather than using a thermometer. Many chefs cook the salmon to a lower temperature than USDA's recommendation. Be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature or understand the risks of consuming under cooked fish.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can definitely make the Alfredo sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to three days prior to use. I would not recommend making anything else in advance.

What is the best salmon?

How specific shall I get? If you can get your hands on some Alaskan Copper River Red Salmon - that is the BEST. But any red (sockeye) salmon will be excellent.

Blackened Salmon Alfredo - Alaskan Skillet

Description

Bold, creamy, and full of flavor—this Blackened Salmon Alfredo pairs spicy, smoky salmon with a luxuriously rich Alfredo sauce made from butter, garlic, cream, and Parmesan.

Ingredients

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2 cups Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese

4 oz salmon filet

4 ounces uncooked pasta of choice (fettuccine, bowtie or rigatoni)

1 teaspoon olive oil (or desired oil)

For the seasoning:

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper *optional

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

pinch of cumin

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Instructions

Prepare your Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese.
Combine the spices for your blackened seasoning.
Place your salmon fillet on a cookie sheet and lightly oil it with olive oil. Sprinkle the blackened seasoning evenly over the entire fillet. Gently rub the spices into the fillet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll know the salmon is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.*
While the salmon is baking, cook your noodles according to the instructions on the box. Once tender, drain and rinse them and return them to their pot.
Pour the Alfredo sauce over the noodles. Allow the noodles and sauce to heat up over low heat until the desired temperature is reached.
Top the pasta with your blackened salmon fillet and enjoy! *Ensure you remove any bones from your salmon before eating!*

*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.

Notes

USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find this too dry. I look for when the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork but always be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Cooktop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Half the Dish
Calories: 1018
Sugar: 3.25 g
Sodium: 1402.5 mg
Fat: 73.5 g
Carbohydrates: 54.35 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Protein: 37.8 g
Cholesterol: 229.8 mg