Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta Recipes

CAJUN SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• 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.

CREAMY CAJUN SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• 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!

CREAMY PASTA WITH SALMON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• While pasta cooks, pour enough water into a frying pan to cover salmon; add dill. Strain in lemon juice. Mix and season with salt and pepper. Add salmon to the pan and poach over medium-high heat, flipping as necessary, until it flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Remove the skin when you flip it the first time.
• At the same time, heat olive oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat. Saute green beans and shallots until the shallots start to brown and the green beans soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Once the salmon is poached, use tongs to set it aside in a shallow bowl, but don't throw the poaching mixture away. Take about 1/4 cup of the poaching mixture and add it to a saucepan. Add sour cream and chopped dill and mix over medium heat until combined. Remove from heat and mix into pasta.
• Place pasta on serving plates, along with some chunks of the salmon, plus some of the sauteed mixture. Try to get an even mix if possible. Sprinkle with garden cress. Serve immediately!