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    February 15, 2022 — Updated March 1, 2022 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta

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    This Cajun salmon pasta is spaghetti and salmon chunks tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce. A quick and easy meal that can be made in under 40 minutes!

    Serve it with vegetable salad and cheesy garlic bread for a restaurant-quality meal.

    salmon pasta in a bowl.

    The Most Delicious Cajun Salmon Pasta

    • The salmon is juicy, flaky, packed with flavor, just perfectly cooked.
    • It’s made with just a handful of ingredients.
    • Super saucy.
    • Stays creamy for hours! All you have to do is reheat it and mix it well.

    Ingredient Notes

    Salmon – I used two skinless salmon fillets and sliced them into 2-inch chunks. Avoid using thin salmon fillets, I recommend using thick salmon fillets for this recipe.

    Pasta – Any type of pasta will work, such as spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine pasta.

    Half and Half and Heavy Cream – The perfect combination for a creamy silky sauce!

    Cajun Seasoning – I used homemade but feel free to use store-bought Cajun seasoning instead.

    Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated works best!

    ingredients for salmon pasta.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
    2. Place the salmon chunks in a large bowl and season with Cajun seasoning on all sides.
    3. Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side, be careful not to overcook the salmon. Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon over the salmon chunks.
    4. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside.
    5. Add the butter, garlic, and red crushed pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
    6. Add the heavy cream, half and half, and parmesan cheese. Cook for 12-15 minutes while whisking frequently. If you notice that the sauce is starting to separate, continue whisking.
    7. While the sauce cooks, cook the pasta till al dente. The pasta is going to continue cooking in the sauce so make sure you cook it till al dente.
    8. Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper, add the cooked pasta and salmon, turn off the heat, and cover the skillet. Let the pasta rest for 3-5 minutes. While the pasta rests in the skillet, the sauce will thicken.
    9. Uncover, mix well, and enjoy!
    creamy Cajun salmon pasta in a skillet up close.

    Top Tips

    • The sauce will seem very thin but once the pasta gets mixed in and it sits for a few minutes it will become super creamy!
    • Feel free to incorporate spinach, mushrooms, or your favorite veggies.
    • Not a fan of salmon? You can use scallops, shrimp, chicken, or lobster chunks.

    Storage

    Although I highly recommend enjoying this the day you make it feel free to place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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    salmon pasta in a bowl.

    Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 21 minutes
    Total Time: 26 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 898kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This Cajun salmon pasta is spaghetti and salmon chunks tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce. A quick and easy meal that can be made in under 40 minutes!

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb salmon sliced into 2-inch chunks
    • 3/4 lb spaghetti
    • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning or store-bought
    • 2 cups half and half
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1/4 tsp red crushed pepper optional
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 lemon
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • oil about 2 tbsp

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. 
    • Place the salmon chunks in a large bowl and season with Cajun seasoning on all sides.
    • Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side, be careful not to overcook the salmon. Squeeze 1/2 of a lemon over the salmon chunks. 
    • Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside. Add the butter, garlic, and red crushed pepper to the skillet and cook until fragrant. 
    • Add the heavy cream, half and half, and parmesan cheese. Cook for 12-15 minutes while whisking frequently. If you notice that the sauce is starting to separate, continue whisking. 
    • While the sauce cooks, cook the pasta till al dente. The pasta is going to continue cooking in the sauce so make sure you cook it till al dente. 
    • Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper, add the cooked pasta and salmon, turn off the heat, and cover the skillet. Let the pasta rest for 3-5 minutes. While the pasta rests in the skillet, the sauce will thicken. Uncover, mix well, and enjoy! 

    Notes

    The sauce will seem very thin but once the pasta gets mixed in and it sits for a few minutes it will become super creamy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 898kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 1004mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2017IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 3mg
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