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Cajun Salmon Pasta

Cajun Salmon Pasta

Delicious Cajun Salmon Pasta featuring salmon, creamy sauce, and spices for a flavorful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 2 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Salmon

  • 4 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 0.5 pound fresh salmon
  • Flour for dredging
  • 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Fresh basil, torn to taste optional
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions. When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, start the sauce.
  • Lightly season the salmon with salt & pepper and then coat it in flour.
  • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 2 minutes/side.
  • Take the fish out of the pan and set it aside. Reduce the stove's heat to medium.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cream, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the salmon back into the pan and break it up using your spoon. Let it cook for a few more minutes until it's cooked through and the sauce has thickened up a bit. Add some fresh basil in the last minute or two of cooking if using.
  • Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cajun, Creamy Sauce, easy dinner, Pasta, quick meal, salmon
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