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Cajun Salmon Pasta

A flavorful and creamy Cajun salmon pasta that combines spicy, savory, and fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 fillets salmon fillets (skinless, boneless)

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

Oils & Fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Aromatics & Vegetables

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Greens & Dairy

  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Other

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste Salt and black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon lemon juice
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  • Rub salmon with Cajun seasoning. Sear in a skillet with olive oil 4-5 minutes per side until cooked. Flake into chunks.
  • Melt butter, sauté garlic and bell pepper until softened. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Pour in heavy cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Thin sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Combine pasta and salmon, squeeze lemon juice, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the Cajun seasoning.
Keyword Cajun, pasta, Salmon