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Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta

Indulgent Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta for a Quick Feast

This Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender salmon with fettuccine in a decadent sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Fettuccine Pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can be swapped with canola oil
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter ghee or vegan butter can be used
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can use half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth vegetable broth works for a vegetarian option
For Flavoring
  • 24 oz Salmon 4 portions, 6 oz each, can replace with chicken or shrimp
  • 0.5 Onion minced, can use shallots or leeks
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, can substitute with garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp Cajun Seasoning adjust according to spice tolerance
For the Finish
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, can substitute with nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup Spinach packed, can use kale or Swiss chard

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Cajun Salmon Fettuccine
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve a little pasta water.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Season salmon with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and place in the skillet.
  3. Cook salmon for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky. Remove and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, lower heat to medium, add remaining butter, minced onion, and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer for about 2 minutes while stirring.
  6. Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese, simmer for another 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Fold in spinach and drained fettuccine, cooking until spinach wilts. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  8. Plate creamy Cajun salmon fettuccine, top with salmon and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 36gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze portions for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding water or broth if needed. Avoid leaving at room temperature for over 2 hours.

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