If you love alfredo sauce, this gluten free homemade cod alfredo recipe will quickly become your favorite. Get ready for my best cod recipe because it is perfect for those busy weekday dinners!
Alaskan Cod Alfredo
When I was asked to create a kid-friendly recipe for the Alaska Seafood Board, I got really excited. Seafood is so healthy and it is full of nutrition for kids growing bodies.
My kids eat seafood once a week and one of their favorite ways to enjoy it is with my easy gluten free alfredo sauce. I have tried several different types of sauce for cod, but alfredo seems to be their favorite! Cod and pasta are naturals together!
This recipe features my homemade alfredo sauce. This is a delicious cream sauce for fish!
It is the most kid-friendly, easy sauce for cod you will ever make. It is even ready in just minutes. This simple gluten free alfredo sauce makes everything great….at least that is what my kids say!
You can slather it on pasta, or enjoy it over this whole roasted cauliflower.
(Try these kid-friendly seafood recipes on your kiddos! Salmon with Papaya and Tomatillo Salsa, or Tropical Teriyaki Pineapple Shrimp.)
If your family is like mine, school nights are so busy it is hard to find time to share a nutritious family dinner. Family dinners are such an important meal.
This is the time to hear your children’s stories about their day and discuss interesting topics. When families rush because of sports and other activities, family communication can go downhill fast.
Dinner in under 30 minutes
You read that correctly :-).
In less than 30 minutes, you can throw together this whole healthy gluten free cod fettuccine alfredo pasta recipe. Your whole family will love it. (Most of the time it takes to cook is waiting for your pasta water to boil :-)).
Alaskan Seafood
With everything you read these days about farm-raised and imported seafood, it is really nice to know you can enjoy seafood from Alaska without any worries.
- The cold water and natural environment of Alaska produce seafood with lean flesh, firm texture, and superior flavor that is full of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals and oils essential to good health.
- Alaska’s fishing methods are anchored in strict conservation practices as well as the State Constitution, ensuring that the delicious Alaska seafood you enjoy today will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Cod
Our local grocery store had both wild cod and salmon from Alaska.
I chose to use Alaskan cod in this recipe because it is a really kid-friendly fish. This fish is both flaky and mild, making it perfect for the pickiest of palates.
How to make homemade alfredo sauce for this recipe:
Saute the cod with olive oil and fresh basil.
Heat the heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper.
Once the cod is cooked, drain the cooking juices and chop it into large pieces.
Add pasta and cod to the creamy alfredo sauce. Toss to coat. Serve hot!
More Delicious Seafood Recipes to Try:
- Shrimp Crostini with a Spicy Red Pepper Cream Cheese
- Oyster Chowder
- Salmon with a Papaya Tomatillo Salsa
- Grilled Bacon Wrapped Tilapia
How to make seafood fettuccine alfredo:
Alaskan Cod Fettuccine Alfredo
Easy gluten free cod fettuccine alfredo.
Ingredients
- 4-6 Alaskan cod filets
- 1 package gluten free or regular fettuccine pasta
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of water to boil.
- When the water is boiling, add pasta and cook following the pasta directions.
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add Alaskan cod and basil.
- Cook 5 minutes on each side.
- Drain juices and chop cod into large pieces with spatula.
- In a large saucepan, heat heavy cream, minced garlic and butter.
- Whisk often once it starts to boil gently.
- Add parmesan cheese and keep whisking to stir out any lumps.
- Add cooked pasta and cod to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 624 Total Fat: 39g Saturated Fat: 21g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 15g Cholesterol: 204mg Sodium: 351mg Carbohydrates: 16g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Protein: 50g
More fun dinner ideas!
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- Tilapia with Shiitake Alfredo Sauce
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- Ground Pork Chili Mac Soup
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- Jambalaya Stuffed Baked Potatoes
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- Eggplant , Zucchini, Veggie ParmesanStacks
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- Butternut Squash Risotto
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Molly Kumar
July 1, 2019 at 10:38 amThis is so creamy and delicious. I’m loving the combination of cod with fettuccine.
Sandi Gaertner
July 1, 2019 at 1:18 pmAwesome, thanks for stopping by to try this Molly.
Christina
June 27, 2019 at 8:11 pmwhat a great flavor combination! I’ll be making this again and again!
Sandi Gaertner
June 29, 2019 at 3:03 pmI am so glad you liked it Christina 🙂
Fiorenza
June 26, 2019 at 5:55 amAn imaginative touch to a tasty recipe, so it is even more!
Sandi Gaertner
June 26, 2019 at 10:49 amThank you so much 🙂
Candi Elm
June 25, 2019 at 7:27 amI am not sure why I am afraid to attempt making fish. I guess I haven’t bought it enough to feel comfortable. But I love fettucini, so I am sure it will be a delicious recipe.
Sandi Gaertner
June 25, 2019 at 10:35 pmEnjoy Candi 🙂
SHARI Lynne
June 23, 2019 at 11:13 amOh my! Cod AND Fettuccini mixed all in one meal?! I think I’m in heaven!! I gotta try this recipe for sure. YUM
Sandi Gaertner
June 23, 2019 at 3:54 pmEnjoy Shari 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk
April 6, 2015 at 4:58 amThis is such an obvious combination for fans of seafood and pasta, yet one that I have never seen before; genius work here!!
Sandi Gaertner
April 12, 2015 at 9:41 amThank you Dan 🙂
The Food Hunter
March 30, 2015 at 7:43 amI don’t eat enough seafood! love this recipe.
Sandi Gaertner
March 30, 2015 at 11:05 amThank you Theresa 🙂
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
March 28, 2015 at 6:24 pmThis looks wonderful Sandy, perfect weeknight meal.
Sandi Gaertner
March 28, 2015 at 8:15 pmThank you Michelle 🙂
Healing Tomato
March 28, 2015 at 5:21 pmI love Fetuccine and Alfredo sauce. I do find Alfredo sauce a little daunting to make. Your recipe looks really easy to make.
Sandi Gaertner
March 28, 2015 at 6:08 pmThank you so much Rini 🙂
Stephanie Stuart
March 28, 2015 at 12:25 pmI just wanted to come back and report that I made this for dinner for some guest and they RAVED about it! Definitely adding this one to my sacred notebook of recipes to make again!
Sandi Gaertner
March 28, 2015 at 6:09 pmWow Stephanie, thank you so much. I am really glad you liked it 🙂
Emily Leary
March 27, 2015 at 8:27 amThis looks really good!
Sandi Gaertner
March 27, 2015 at 10:15 amThank you Emily 🙂
christine
March 27, 2015 at 4:45 amYou are so lucky your family likes seafood. I wish mine did. That alfredo sauce looks perfect!
Sandi Gaertner
March 27, 2015 at 10:15 amMy kids will eat mild fish, salmon only if cooked on the grill…I guess I am lucky. They also go crazy for sushi.
Catherine
March 26, 2015 at 10:20 pmDear Sandi, This sounds absolutely delish! So comforting…I love idea of combining seafood with alfredo. Pinned for later. xo dear, Catherine
Sandi Gaertner
March 27, 2015 at 10:16 amThank you so much Catherine 🙂
Joanie @ Zagleft
March 26, 2015 at 3:37 pmWhat a smart combination. Most kids love alfredo sauce and cod is such a meaty fish, it’s the perfect addition. I know my kids would love this…and so would I!
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 4:08 pmThank you Joanie 🙂
Joy @ Joy Love Food
March 26, 2015 at 12:19 pmThis sounds delicious! I’m always looking for ways to get my kids to eat more seafood, pinning to give this a try.
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 1:52 pmThank you Joy 🙂
peter @feedyoursoultoo
March 26, 2015 at 10:30 amTotally awesome recipe. Looks great.
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 10:37 amThank you so much Peter 🙂
Laura O|PetiteAllergyTreats
March 26, 2015 at 10:29 amWOW Sandi. This meal looks incredible!! I can almost grab it from the photos. What easy mid-week meal that goes perfect for Lent! Pinned. 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 10:38 amThank you Laura…have you tried the new Jovial fettuccinne noodles yet? They are amazing!
Mary
March 26, 2015 at 10:26 amI know what I’m making Friday! Thank you, it looks delicious!
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 10:38 amThank you Mary. I hope you enjoy 🙂
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
March 26, 2015 at 9:50 amThis looks wonderful! Your pictures are gorgeous!
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 10:38 amWow, thank you so much Serena 🙂
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
March 26, 2015 at 9:28 amI don’t cook with seafood very often, but this recipe looks too easy to pass up! I am also a big pasta lover, so no complaints there 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 10:39 amOur family loves pasta and this alfredo sauce really binds well with pasta 🙂
Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart
March 26, 2015 at 7:57 amI love how easy and fast this dinner is. School nights can be such a challenge – especially when you throw in extra lessons or sports!
I would never have thought of adding cod to alfredo, but it sounds divine. Definitely putting this on my must try list. 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 9:19 amI hope your kids enjoy it Shannon 🙂
Stephanie Stuart
March 26, 2015 at 7:47 amMmm Cod, we eat a lot of it around here! Love this as it gives me a new option – thanks!
Sandi Gaertner
March 26, 2015 at 9:20 amYou are welcome Stephanie 🙂