Description
Bold, creamy, and irresistibly spicy—this Cajun salmon pasta is where comfort food meets high-protein power. Juicy, pan-seared salmon mingles with velvety Cajun-spiced sauce and pasta for a seafood twist on a creamy classic. It’s a crave-worthy dinner that’s secretly good for you.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (skin off)
6 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup unsweetened milk or light cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 tsp paprika (optional for extra heat)
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped parsley & lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
Cook pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sear the salmon: Rub fillets with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon 3–4 mins per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and flake into chunks.
Make it creamy: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add milk or cream, parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Mix it up: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. Fold in salmon chunks gently.
Serve hot: Garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 35g