Description
Creamy Cajun salmon pasta packed with bold spices, tender vegetables, and flaky salmon, tossed with penne in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 portions Sizzlefish salmon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Add salmon flesh side down and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat, cool for 2 minutes, then remove skin and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add green pepper, red bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for about 8 minutes until tender, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, stock, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and mix until smooth. Reduce heat to low, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce. Toss gently to combine and season with salt as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use vegetable stock for a lighter flavor or chicken stock for a richer base.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and gives a smoother sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
