Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish with tender Cajun-spiced salmon in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon fillets with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Flake salmon into chunks and add back to the skillet.
- Toss cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and salmon.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy Cajun salmon pasta, spicy salmon pasta, easy pasta recipe