That sounds like a rich and flavorful seafood pasta dish! Here’s a recipe for Cajun Lobster, Crab & Salmon Alfredo, combining the decadence of shellfish and fish with creamy Alfredo sauce and bold Cajun spices.
🦞 Cajun Lobster, Crab & Salmon Alfredo
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
🧄 Ingredients:
Seafood:
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1 lobster tail (steamed or boiled, meat chopped)
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1/2 lb lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
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2 salmon fillets (~6 oz each), skin removed, cubed
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1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (plus more for seasoning seafood)
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Alfredo Sauce:
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne for heat
Pasta:
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12 oz fettuccine or linguine
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Salted water for boiling
Optional Garnishes:
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Grated Parmesan
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Lemon wedges
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta
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Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Season & Sear the Seafood
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Pat dry the salmon, lobster, and crab.
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Lightly season all with Cajun seasoning.
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In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil or butter over medium-high heat.
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Sear salmon cubes until golden and cooked through (~3–4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
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Briefly sauté lobster and crab meat (~1–2 minutes), just to warm and coat in flavor. Remove and set aside with salmon.
3. Make the Alfredo Sauce
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In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly.
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Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or cayenne. Let it melt into a creamy sauce.
4. Combine Pasta & Sauce
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Add drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
5. Add Seafood
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Gently fold in salmon, lobster, and crab meat. Warm through for 1–2 minutes.
6. Serve
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Plate pasta, garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
