Community
Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta
A Cajun dinner recipe with 16 ingredients and 20 steps. Written from Ben DeCocker's YouTube video.
Ingredients
- Salmon
- Cajun seasoning
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Olive oil
- Pasta
- Pasta water
- Onion
- Garlic
- Tomato paste
- Heavy cream
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Steps
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Step 2: Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- Step 3: Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain.
- Step 4: In a bowl, season the salmon with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper and olive oil.
- Step 5: Toss until evenly coated.
- Step 6: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 7: Sear the salmon for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through.
- Step 8: Transfer to a plate.
- Step 9: Reduce the heat to medium.
- Step 10: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Step 11: Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Step 12: Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to deepen its flavor.
- Step 13: Pour in the heavy cream.
- Step 14: Season with additional Cajun seasoning to taste, then stir in the lemon juice.
- Step 15: Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 16: Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Step 17: Add the cooked pasta along with the reserved pasta water.
- Step 18: Toss until the sauce becomes smooth, silky, and coats every noodle.
- Step 19: Gently fold in the salmon, or spoon it over the pasta before serving.
- Step 20: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.