Description
A rich and spicy pasta dish with tender salmon in a creamy Cajun sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz salmon fillet, skinless
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook salmon for 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir well.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Flake the cooked salmon into the sauce.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
- Use fresh salmon for the best texture.
- Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy cajun salmon pasta, spicy salmon pasta, easy pasta recipe