Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cajun Salmon Rigatoni, a creamy pasta dish that combines tender salmon with a zesty Cajun sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, ensuring a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends. With its rich texture and spicy undertones, this dish brings comfort and excitement to the table. Packed with protein and nutritious ingredients, it’s a wholesome choice that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley and vibrant colors, Cajun Salmon Rigatoni is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 pound salmon (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
- Kosher salt
- black pepper
- crushed red pepper
- chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; season salmon with Cajun spice and sear until browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream, parmesan, and cream cheese; stir until smooth.
- Combine salmon and rigatoni with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Season to taste and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (235g)
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg