Cajun Style Seafood Alfredo
Cajun-Style Seafood Alfredo with Lobster, Crab & Salmon
A rich, creamy, and spicy seafood pasta dish that brings bold Cajun flavor to every bite.
Ingredients:
Seafood:
- 1 lobster tail, cooked and chopped
- ½ lb lump crab meat (shells removed)
- 2 salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into chunks
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: ½ cup reserved pasta water (to thin sauce if needed)
Directions:
1. Cook the Pasta
◾️Bring salted water to a boil.
◾️Cook pasta until al dente.
◾️Drain and reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Seafood
◾️Lobster: Boil the tail for 5–7 minutes until the shell turns bright red. Remove meat and chop.
◾️Salmon: Season with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Cook in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.
◾️Crab: Just make sure it’s clean and ready.
3. Make the Cajun Alfredo Sauce
◾️In the same skillet, heat butter and remaining olive oil.
◾️Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
◾️Stir in Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cook for another 30 seconds.
◾️Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
◾️Add Parmesan, stir until melted and smooth.
◾️Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
◾️If needed, add a little pasta water to loosen the sauce.
4. Add Seafood to the Sauce
Gently fold in the lobster, crab, and salmon.
Warm everything through for 2–3 minutes, being careful not to break up the fish.
5. Combine with Pasta
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until fully coated.
Add extra pasta water if needed for a silkier texture.
6. Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve hot with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Tips:
1. Don’t overcook the seafood.
Keep an eye on the salmon and lobster – tender is best!
2. Add heat carefully.
Start with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, then taste and add more if you want it spicier.
3. Use freshly grated Parmesan.
It melts better and gives a creamier, richer sauce.