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A white skillet with a metal handle on a light gray surface, filled with penne pasta, zucchini, mushrooms and salmon chunks tossed with creamy sauce and sprinkled with green herbs and Parmesan cheese, with a pink linen on the table underneath the skillet handle, and a spoon digging into the skillet.

Cajun Salmon Pasta

Cajun Salmon Pasta brings penne, roasted salmon, mushrooms, zucchini and sundried tomatoes together in a creamy, zesty sauce that will transport you to New Orleans!
4.6 from 9 ratings

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Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • ¾ pound salmon fillets
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning divided
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces sliced baby Bella mushrooms
  • 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
  • cup chopped oil-packed sundried tomatoes plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for pasta water
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and heat large pot of water to boiling on stove. Spray small rimmed baking pan with nonstick spray. Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Bake 12 minutes or until salmon is almost opaque throughout and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, salt pot of boiling water and cook penne according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. 
  • Add zucchini to skillet and cook 4 to 6 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender. Transfer mushrooms and zucchini to medium bowl. 
  • Return skillet to heat and add sundried tomatoes and their oil, garlic and shallot to skillet.  Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cream, stock, lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Heat to boiling over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened to a thin sauce consistency, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.
  • Drain penne and add to skillet. Add mushrooms and zucchini and toss until everything is well combined. Cook over low heat 1 to 2 minutes or until everything is warmed through, stirring occasionally. 
  • Remove salmon from oven. Slip spatula between salmon skin and flesh to remove skin; break into large chunks over penne. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley. 
Calories: 885kcal, Carbohydrates: 80g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 47g, Saturated Fat: 26g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 169mg, Sodium: 531mg, Potassium: 1507mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 2540IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 186mg, Iron: 4mg
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