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Easy Alaskan Cod Fettuccine Alfredo

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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 Fettuccine Alfredo on a plate with fresh basil sliced on top. A glass of white wine is in the background

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.)

Alaskan Cod Kids Fettuccine Alfredo on a red plastic plate

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 Cod Fettuccine Alfredo on a plate. A fork is in the middle twirling the pasta.

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.

Wild Alaskan cod in plastic packages from the store.

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:

Cod sautéing in a pan with fresh basil

Saute the cod with olive oil and fresh basil.

Cream and butter cooking in a pan

Heat the heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper.

Chopped cooked cod in a pan

Once the cod is cooked, drain the cooking juices and chop it into large pieces.

Mixing cooked pasta and cod into the alfredo sauce

Add pasta and cod to the creamy alfredo sauce. Toss to coat. Serve hot!

More Delicious Seafood Recipes to Try:

How to make seafood fettuccine alfredo:

Alaskan Cod Fettuccine Alfredo

Alaskan Cod Fettuccine Alfredo

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

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

  1. Heat a large pot of water to boil.
  2. When the water is boiling, add pasta and cook following the pasta directions.
  3. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add Alaskan cod and basil.
  5. Cook 5 minutes on each side.
  6. Drain juices and chop cod into large pieces with spatula.
  7. In a large saucepan, heat heavy cream, minced garlic and butter.
  8. Whisk often once it starts to boil gently.
  9. Add parmesan cheese and keep whisking to stir out any lumps.
  10. Add cooked pasta and cod to the sauce and toss to coat.
  11. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount 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
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Meal Recipes

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  4. Candi Elm

    I 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.

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  5. SHARI Lynne

    Oh my! Cod AND Fettuccini mixed all in one meal?! I think I’m in heaven!! I gotta try this recipe for sure. YUM

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  6. Dan from Platter Talk

    This is such an obvious combination for fans of seafood and pasta, yet one that I have never seen before; genius work here!!

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  9. Healing Tomato

    I love Fetuccine and Alfredo sauce. I do find Alfredo sauce a little daunting to make. Your recipe looks really easy to make.

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  10. Stephanie Stuart

    I 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!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      My kids will eat mild fish, salmon only if cooked on the grill…I guess I am lucky. They also go crazy for sushi.

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  13. Catherine

    Dear Sandi, This sounds absolutely delish! So comforting…I love idea of combining seafood with alfredo. Pinned for later. xo dear, Catherine

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  14. Joanie @ Zagleft

    What 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!

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  15. Joy @ Joy Love Food

    This sounds delicious! I’m always looking for ways to get my kids to eat more seafood, pinning to give this a try.

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  17. Laura O|PetiteAllergyTreats

    WOW Sandi. This meal looks incredible!! I can almost grab it from the photos. What easy mid-week meal that goes perfect for Lent! Pinned. 🙂

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  20. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer

    I 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 🙂

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  21. Shannon @ Dinner from the Heart

    I 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. 🙂

    Reply

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