Description
A delicious Cajun Salmon Pasta recipe that combines creamy sauce, tender salmon, and flavorful spices for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the reserved pasta water, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently fold it into the pasta mixture.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- You can substitute the salmon with shrimp or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg