Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta Recipe
This creamy Cajun salmon pasta comes together in 30 minutes with tender salmon, fettuccine, cherry tomatoes, and a bold, creamy Cajun-spiced sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but made right at home.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 2 skinless salmon fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
- 1 tbsp dried dill divided
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 shallots diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pasta water reserved
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Season salmon with 1 tbsp of the Cajun seasoning and 1/2 of the dried dill.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add salmon and sear 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add avocado oil, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened.
- Add heavy cream, the remaining Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and the remaining dill. Heat until slightly boiling. Lower heat to low and add Parmesan. Mix until smooth and allow sauce to thicken. Add some pasta water if needed.
- Toss in cooked pasta. Mix to coat. Add salmon on top.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.