Cajun Salmon Pasta
This easy, Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta recipe makes a rich and creamy Cajun alfredo topped with tender, Cajun-seasoned salmon for the ultimate weeknight treat!
Recipe Makes: 4
Approximate Cost: $5.81
Ingredients
Cajun Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (redfish seasoning, or other seasoning of choice)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
Cajun Alfredo Pasta
- ½ cup butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt (to taste)
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan
- 1 lb fettuccine
Instructions
- Whilst cooking the salmon and making the alfredo, bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the fettuccine til al dente. Drain.
- Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning. Heat a small skillet over medium high heat then add 1 Tbsp oil. Add the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Carefully flip and cook another 2-4 minutes. 2 minutes will result in a more tender center, 4 minutes will be well done.
- Wipe out the skillet and return to the burner. Add the butter and the cream, and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, and paprika, and simmer for one minute. Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted, and add salt to taste.
- Stir in the cooked fettuccine before serving topped with the blackened salmon fillets.
Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 4serving | Calories: 1121kcal | Protein: 69g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 284mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 1260mg | Total Carbs: 85g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 80g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 671mg