CAJUN SHRIMP AND SALMON PASTA||HOW TO|| ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE|| ALFREDO FROM SCRATCH

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside; add salmon fillets to the skillet.

Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through; remove and flake into large pieces.

Reduce heat to low; add heavy cream and cajun seasoning to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

Return shrimp and salmon to the skillet; mix gently to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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