Welcome back to Seasoned Whispers where food gets whipped up with a little knowledge and a lot of a fire. Today we are cooking a delicious dish that will leave your mouth watering – Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. It has the thickness of salmon, Alfredo sauce and creamy shrimp combined to form a mouthwatering combination. So don your apron and get to cooking!
Recipe Overview:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Equipment: Cooking Pan, baking Pan, Cooking Pan, Boiling Pasta Pot.
- Prep ahead: You can bake the stuffed salmon ahead of time and place in the refrigerator until baking time.
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers for 2 days in an airtight container.
Key Ingredients:
- Salmon slices in bite size portions – Be sure the salmon is fresh and high quality for the most flavour. Alternate with another fish such as trout if you prefer.
- Spicy Chopped Spinach – Choose fresh spinach for more colour and taste. Even frozen spinach works.
- Slathy whipped cream – This is what gives the Alfredo sauce flavor. Half-and-half will be a lighter substitute.
- Parmesan cheese – For autty taste, use freshly grated Parmesan. Don’t buy ready-made cheese, for taste.
- Fettuccine noodles – Make sure to use good pasta for a perfect texture. (If you’re able, use gluten-free noodles).
- Alfredo sauce – Get a store brand or scratch one from the ground up to add a custom touch.
- Shrimp- Choose large, deveined shrimp for a juicy crunch. You can substitute other seafood such as scallops for a seafood medley.
- Garlic, salt, pepper- Requirements for seasonings that makes the dish taste better.
Recipe Tips & Techniques:
- Start the cooking before heating up your oven to 375°F.
- Give the salmon a good, heavy coating of the olive oil, lemon juice and spices.
- Pile the salmon with the cooked spinach filling and cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes until the fish is pink to white and easily flaked with a fork.
- Prepare the fettuccine pasta per package directions and mix with Alfredo sauce and shrimp for creamy pasta.
- Serve with butter, lemon juice and garlic on top of the fried salmon for an extra punch of flavor.
Serving & Presentation:
If you want something pretty, serve the filled salmon with a pile of shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese for a finishing flourish. Drink this dish with a light white wine or citrus cocktail for a complete meal.
Cultural Context:
Even if stuffed salmon has no cultural heritage, seafood is part of almost every national diet. This is an Italian-American fusion recipe that will leave your guests smitten.
Nutrition & Health:
Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids that are great for your heart and your brain. Spinach has so many vitamins and minerals that this dish is a complete meal option. But be warned: Alfredo sauce contains heavy cream and cheese, so don’t go overboard with calories.
Final Thoughts: Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is an eye catching recipe for any occasion or family dinner. You will want to eat it all, every time you taste the flavors and textures. So get out your tools and get ready to tantalise your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe. Happy cooking!