Lobster, Crab, and Salmon Alfredo
A luxurious and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring a creamy Alfredo sauce with lobster, crab, and salmon, perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce Base
- 8 oz Pasta of choice (fettuccine or linguine) Cooked according to package instructions.
- 1 cup Heavy cream For a rich sauce.
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Adjust according to taste.
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter Melted into the sauce.
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
- Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning the sauce.
Seafood
- 1 cup Cooked lobster meat, chopped Fresh or frozen, cooked.
- 1 cup Crab meat, picked over for shells Use high-quality crab meat.
- 1 cup Cooked salmon, flaked Canned or freshly cooked.
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Optional, for presentation.
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the starchy water for the sauce.
Making the Sauce
- In a large skillet, combine the heavy cream, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over medium heat.
- Stir until the butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble gently.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
Adding the Seafood
- Gently fold in the lobster, crab, and salmon into the sauce and heat for a couple of minutes.
- Ensure the seafood is warmed but not overcooked.
Serving
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and mix until well coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, increase the amount of Parmesan. Feel free to combine different types of seafood as preferred.