Description
Indulge in a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish with this Cajun Salmon Rigatoni recipe. Creamy pasta loaded with seasoned salmon, vegetables, and a rich sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Salmon:
- 1 lb salmon fillet (skinless)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Salmon: Season and cook salmon until golden, then flake into chunks.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomatoes until softened.
- Make the Sauce: Add cream, Parmesan, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta and salmon in the sauce, heating through. Garnish with parsley and lemon.
Notes
- Leftover or canned salmon can be used for a quicker version.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Coconut cream can be substituted for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
