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Salmon Pasta in a skillet
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Salmon Pasta

A mildly spicy salmon pasta dish loaded with salmon fillets, sun-dried tomatoes, and healthy greens. Irresistibly creamy, cheesy, and brimming with lovely Cajun flavors. It’s such a fantastic and exquisite dinner that is ready in 30 minutes or so! This fast and easy recipe makes a fancy dinner perfect for the whole family or a cozy date night.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 -6
Calories 397kcal
Author Imma

Equipment

  • Large pot 
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce (227 g) uncooked pasta

Salmon

Pasta Sauce

  • 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
  • cup (18 g) sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2-3 teaspoons (6-8 g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • ½-1 cup (120-240 ml) vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon (28 g) Cajun seasoning
  • 1-2 cups (30-60 g) spinach or mixed greens
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions. Then about 10 minutes before the pasta is ready, start the sauce.
  • Lightly season the salmon with Creole Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat—cook the salmon for 2 minutes per side.
  • Take the fish out of the pan and set it aside. Reduce the stove's heat to medium.
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add the cream, chicken stock, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and salt to the pan. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
  • Drain pasta and toss it in with the sauce, together with the spinach. Let it cook for about a minute to soak up the sauce. Add more stock if too thick.
  • Then add salmon, break it up (if desired) or leave it as is. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Remove from the heat. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Don't forget to thaw your frozen salmon first.
  • Seasoning your salmon fillets is a must! This recipe relies on how tasty your salmon fillets are.
  • If possible, use freshly grated cheese because it is more flavorful than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Thin out or thicken your sauce according to your preferred consistency. Just add more broth or stock to thin out the sauce. While simmering your sauce for a longer time will thicken it. Or you can also add a cornstarch slurry if it's too watery.
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g