Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta
Fettuccine noodles coated in an ultra creamy Cajun parmesan sauce with tender salmon. An amazing dinner in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh fettuccine pasta or 8 oz dried
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
- 4 portions salmon 6 oz each
- ½ onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoon Cajun seasoning divided, see note
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup spinach packed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tb butter. Coat the salmon with 1 tb Cajun seasoning and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side. Salmon is cooked when it reaches 145°F and is flakey on the inside. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add 1 tb butter and onions. Sauté for 2 minutes then add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add in heavy cream and chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add in remaining 2 tb Cajun seasoning and parmesan cheese and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Toss in spinach and cooked pasta and cook for 1 minute until the spinach is wilted. Top with salmon and more parmesan cheese. Happy nomming!
Notes
- Salt levels in Cajun seasonings will vary depending on brands and homemade versions. Adjust according to your taste.
- Check out my Homemade Pasta Recipe.
- Let the pasta and sauce sit for 5 minutes before serving. This will allow the pasta to absorb the creamy sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 678kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 902mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4644IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 235mgIron: 2mg
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