Cajun Salmon Pasta

RECIPE SUMMARY:

• Cook Time: 20 min

• Prep Time: 15-20 min

• Servings: 4-6

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INGREDIENTS:

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• Pasta (8oz)

• Butter (2 Tablespoons)

• Olive Oil (1/2 Tablespoon)

• Salmon Filet (3, Seasoned with Desired Amount of Cajun Seasoning)

• White Onion (1/2, Finely Diced)

• Garlic (1 Tablespoon, Minced)

• Chicken Broth (1 Cup)

• Heavy Cream (1 Cup)

• Cajun Seasoning (2 Tablespoons)

• Lemon (2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice)

• Dried Parsley (1 Teaspoon)

• Dried Basil (1/2 Teaspoon)

• Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (Drained)

• Parmesan Cheese (1/2 Cup, Grated)

• Spinach (1 Cup)

• Salt

• Black Pepper

STEPS:

• Cook Pasta:

  • Cook 8 ounces of fettuccine pasta or spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

• Prepare Salmon:

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

  • Season 3 salmon filets with desired amount of Cajun seasoning.

  • Cook the salmon in the skillet until flaky. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.

• Cook Onions and Garlic:

  • In the same skillet, add 1/2 finely diced white onion and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.

  • Cook until the onions are translucent.

• Make Sauce:

  • Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring to combine.

  • Add 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil.

  • Mix in 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese and 1 cup of spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Optional: Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained.

• Combine and Serve:

  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce.

  • Flake the cooked salmon into chunks and gently mix into the pasta and sauce.

• Garnish:

  • Serve the pasta topped with shaved or shredded parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil or flat leaf parsley.

  • Enjoy your Spicy Cajun Salmon Pasta!

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