Cajun Salmon Pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
365 Calories
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4 Servings
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
Directions
Step 1
Blot salmon dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute.
Step 2
Add salmon flesh side down and cook for 3 minutes, flip and cook 3 minutes longer. Cool salmon for 2 minutes then remove skin and flake with a fork into bite sized pieces.
Step 3
Begin cooking pasta according to package directions. In a 4-quart Dutch over or pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion. Sauté for 8 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer.
Step 4
Add Cajun seasoning, stock and tomato paste to pan and bring to a simmer. Stir until tomato paste has been incorporated. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce is thickened.
Step 5
Add cooked pasta and flaked salmon to pot. Stir gently to combine. Season with salt if needed.
Step 6
Serve hot topped with fresh chopped parsley.
