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Cajun salmon pasta in a pan
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Cajun Salmon Pasta

Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta has pasta covered in creamy Cajun alfredo sauce and topped with baked Cajun salmon.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun Salmon Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 570kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

  • ½ Lb. salmon fillets
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning divided
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup milk low-fat or whole
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400° and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Measure out the milk and heavy cream before making the sauce. It makes things run more smoothly.
  • Cook Salmon: Line a baking sheet with foil, and place the salmon skin-side down on the pan. Drizzle salmon with olive oil, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning and press the seasoning into the salmon. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish easily flakes with a fork.
  • Cook Pasta: While the salmon cooks, cook the pasta as directed on the packaging.
  • Make Sauce: When the pasta has about 5 minutes left, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook it for 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Add cream and milk to the skillet, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the parmesan cheese ½ cup at a time until the sauce is smooth. Whisk in 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning, then add your cooked pasta to the skillet.
  • Serve: Divide pasta and salmon among the bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a whisk to prevent cheese from clumping as you incorporate it into the sauce.
Also, make sure cheese is fully incorporated in the sauce before adding more to prevent clumping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.5g | Protein: 31.6g | Fat: 32.3g | Saturated Fat: 15g