Recipe of the Week: Smoked Salmon Alfredo

Hey Arbors River Oaks! Are you looking for something new to make for dinner with a little bit of a twist? Try this out and let me know how you like it!

Smoked Salmon Alfredo

Ingredients:

* 1/2 pound(s) fettuccine
* 2 tablespoon(s) (extra-virgin) olive oil
* 3 clove(s) (large) garlic, minced
* 8 ounce(s) (fresh) snow peas, stems trimmed
* 1 package(s) (8-oz. sliced ) mushrooms
* 1 whole(s) (roasted ) red pepper, sliced
* 1 1/2 cup(s) (heavy) cream
* 3 tablespoon(s) butter
* 8 ounce(s) (smoked sockeye) salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 3 tablespoon(s) (chopped) fresh parsely
* 1 1/2 cup(s) (freshly grated ) Parmesan cheese
* 1 handful(s) (freshly ground) black pepper, optional

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add oil, garlic, snow peas, mushrooms and red pepper to skillet and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add heavy cream and butter; stir, then bring to a boil and cook until reduced slightly. Add salmon, parsley and salt, stirring. Add cooked pasta and 1 cup grated Parmesan; toss to coat evenly.
3. Spoon pasta onto warmed plates, and serve with remaining Parmesan and a few fresh grinds of black pepper, if desired.

Super Bowl Party Recipe for You to Try!

The big game’s coming up this weekend. Needs ideas for the huge shindig you’re throwing? Well here’s a recipe that’s sure to satisfy any Saints (or Colts) fan!

Chili and Cheese Shooters

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped 
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 1.25-ounce package chili seasoning mix
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
•  1 cup beer, or more as needed
• 1 bag corn chips, for serving
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, for serving

 

• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is brown. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, salt, pepper, chili powder and beer. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Place a heaping teaspoon of chili on top of each corn chip and top with a sprinkling of cheese. Serve warm.