Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Cajun seasoning and tender salmon with this creamy and satisfying Cajun Salmon Rigatoni. A perfect blend of spice and richness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
Salmon:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into chunks
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (divided)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then set aside.
- Cook the Salmon: Season and cook salmon until golden, then remove from skillet.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add seasoning and tomatoes, pour in cream and broth, then simmer.
- Combine: Stir in Parmesan and rigatoni, adjust consistency with pasta water if needed. Add salmon back to the skillet.
- Finish and Serve: Season to taste, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked or canned salmon for a quicker version.
- Add spinach or sautéed bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste for preferred spice levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
