Must Try CREAMY CAJUN SALMON PASTA Dinner Goals Tonight
Indulge in the perfect weeknight or weekend dinner with this creamy, flavorful Cajun salmon pasta. Smoky, spicy, and velvety, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
Ingredients
· 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
· 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
· 1 tablespoon olive oil
· 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
· 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 small onion, finely chopped
· 1 cup heavy cream
· ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
· ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
· 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
· Salt and pepper to taste
· Juice of ½ lemon
· 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
2. Pat salmon dry, season with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
5. Add smoked paprika and remaining Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine.
6. Pour in heavy cream and broth; simmer 3–4 minutes.
7. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
8. Toss pasta in the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed.
9. Flake or top salmon on pasta; garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
· Adjust Cajun seasoning for heat preference.
· Fresh parsley adds color and freshness.
· Reserve pasta water to achieve perfect sauce consistency.