Name: Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta Recipe
Ingredients: 2salmon fillets; 2 tbspCajun seasoning; 2 tbspolive oil; 8 ozfettuccine or pasta of choice; 1 tbspbutter; 3cloves garlic, minced; 1 cupheavy cream; ½ cupgrated Parmesan cheese; ½ tspsalt; ½ tspblack pepper; 1 tsppaprika; ½ tspred pepper flakes (optional); ½ cupreserved pasta water; Chopped parsley for garnish

Description

This Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta recipe blends spicy Cajun-seasoned salmon with a luscious cream sauce and tender pasta. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal, this dish is packed with bold flavors and made with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

2salmon fillets
2 tbspCajun seasoning
2 tbspolive oil
8 ozfettuccine or pasta of choice
1 tbspbutter
3cloves garlic, minced
1 cupheavy cream
½ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
½ tspsalt
½ tspblack pepper
1 tsppaprika
½ tspred pepper flakes (optional)
½ cupreserved pasta water
Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best results.
Adjust Cajun spice level to taste.
Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.

Nutrition

Calories: 720
Sugar: 2g