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!
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Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
¾poundsalmon fillets
2 ½teaspoonsCajun seasoningdivided
12ouncespenne pasta
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
8ouncessliced baby Bella mushrooms
1medium zucchinithinly sliced
⅓cupchopped oil-packed sundried tomatoesplus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
3garlic clovesminced
1shallotfinely chopped
1 ½cupsheavy cream
½cupchicken stock
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
½teaspoonkosher saltplus more for pasta water
¼teaspoonground black pepper
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoonsfinely chopped parsleyoptional
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.
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