Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta is a perfect blend of bold Cajun flavors, flaky salmon, and a creamy sauce tossed with pasta. A quick and delicious meal for seafood lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season the salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, spinach, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer until creamy.
- Flake the cooked salmon into chunks and add it to the sauce.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Use any pasta of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
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