4.8 from 51 votes
Cajun Salmon Pasta
This Cajun salmon pasta recipe is fast and flavorful. Cajun spices, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and garlic make this dish irresistible!
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 801 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1/2 pound fresh salmon
- flour for dredging
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- fresh basil, torn to taste (optional)
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste (optional)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- I used sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and drained the oil before adding them to the pan.
- You can stretch this to 4 people if you double the pasta and serve the dish with a side.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
Calories
801kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
200mg
(67%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
990mg
(28%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2440IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 801
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 801kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 990mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2440IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.