CREAMY CAJUN SALMON PASTA
loaded with spices like old bay seasoning both on the salmon and in the creamy sauce
Ingredients
SEASONING MIXTURE
- 1.5 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
SALMON
- 3 large filets cut in half for 6 pieces
SAUCE
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 6 mini sweet peppers chopped (or 2 bell peppers)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2.5 cup heavy cream 3 cups for full use of 16oz package of pasta
- 1/3 cup pasta water reserved from pot
- parmesan cheese as much as you love
Instructions
PASTA WATER
- begin to boil pasta. Salt it. and reserve 1/3 cup of the water in the end
SEASONING MIX
- create your seasoning mixture
SALMON
- season your fish on both sides with half of your seasoning mixture
- cook salmon in a pan with butter + oil on both sides until cooked through + set aside
SAUCE
- now begin on your sauce
- to the same pan add in 1 more TBSP of butter, onion, and minced garlic
- once sautéed, add in the sweet peppers or bell pepper
- add the tomato paste + remainder of seasoning. mix well
- add heavy cream and allow for this to come to a full boil. then add in parmesan cheese
- place your cooked pasta in with the reserved pasta water
- mix and on low heat allow this to come to a full boil again and let sit for 2-3 minutes until thickened
SERVE
- plate your pasta. top it with the salmon pieces and fresh parsley
+ ENJOY
Notes
I used a little less than half a package of 16oz pasta here. If you are using the full box- increase your heavy cream measurement to 3 cups.