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Cajun Salmon Pasta
This cajun salmon pasta is a simple, family-friendly recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 533 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccini pasta
- 1 cup reserved pasta water*
- 8 ounces fresh salmon about 2 fillets
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
- ½ cup heavy cream or half & half
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese optional for serving
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain pasta and set aside.
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Prep salmon:
- Pat dry salmon fillets with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cook veggies:
- In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for about 4 minutes until the onions are golden. Add the garlic and stir, add the tomatoes and cook until the mixture simmers, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan onto a large plate.
Cook salmon:
- Add a little more oil to the pan, and cook the salmon, 4 to 6 minutes per side until golden/seared on each side and the meat separates easily with a fork. Remove from the pan onto the plate.
Make the sauce:
- Add the cream to the pan and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Bring it to a simmer and with a wooden spatula, scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the Cajun seasoning, and mix to incorporate with the sauce.
Combine:
- Break up the salmon into large pieces and add them into the pan along with the tomatoes, onions, and chopped spinach. Toss the cooked pasta in, mix to coat everything with the sauce. Add remaining pasta water, a little bit at a time, until you reach the thickness and consistency of sauce you like.
Serve:
- Serve with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
209mg
(9%)
Potassium
885mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3033IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 serving | |
Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
Protein | 25g | 50% |
Fat | 15g | 23% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
Potassium | 885mg | 19% |
Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugar | 7g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 3033IU | 61% |
Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.