Cajun Salmon Pasta Food

CAJUN SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions. When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, start the sauce.
• Lightly season the salmon with salt & pepper and then coat it in flour.
• Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 2 minutes/side.
• Take the fish out of the pan and set it aside. Reduce the stove's heat to medium.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Add the cream, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning to the pan. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
• Add the salmon back into the pan and break it up using your spoon. Let it cook for a few more minutes until it's cooked through and the sauce has thickened up a bit. Add some fresh basil in the last minute or two of cooking if using.
• Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan if desired.

" BUCKLEY'S" CAJUN SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• For the cream sauce:.
• Sauté minced garlic with butter until garlic is light brown.
• Add heavy cream, basil, lemon juice, grated cheese blend, & white pepper.
• Bring to a boil on medium high heat, stirring often.
• Place on low heat after boiling & salt to taste.
• For the Cajun Salmon:.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly coat salmon with Cajun spice.
• **REMEMBER, the amount of spice will determine the degree of spice & heat. So cook salmon at 375°F for 8-15 minutes depending on desired doneness.
• For the presentation:.
• Toss cooked pasta with the cream sauce.
• Portion 8 ounces of pasta per serving.
• Place the cooked salmon filets atop the portions.
• Garnish with parsley & shredded parmesan cheese.
• A slice of garlic toast & a lemon wedge will further complement this dish.

CAJUN SALMON

Steps:

• Brush a little oil in a frying pan and preheat the pan.
• Combine the spices for the salmon in a small bowl.
• Turn the salmon fillets in the spices, covering all sides.
• Place the salmon fillets (skin side under) in the hot frying pan.
• Fry for 4 minutes before turning over and frying for another 3 minutes or until done.
• Serve with mashed potatoes and spinach.

CAJUN SALMON

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 200c, pop the sweet potatoes into the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle the salmon fillets with the cajun seasoning then bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes depending on their size.
• Zest the lemon, then juice one half and chop the corriander. Mix all three ingredients into the soured cream. Season with salt and pepper.
• When the pototoes are cooked, remove them from the oven, split their skins and turn the flesh out into a bowl. Mash and then stir a few spoons of the cream mixture through and season. Place a few spoons of the potato in the middle of the plate and lay the salmon on top. Spoon the soured cream mixture over the top.

BLACKENED SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• Set salmon fillets on a plate with flesh-sides up; brush the tops with melted butter.
• Combine paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, white pepper, basil, and thyme for seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over top of the salmon fillets, then lightly press the spices down onto the fish.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, place salmon, flesh-side down, into the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then carefully flip. Continue to cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 more minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with olive oil to keep it from sticking together.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, and garlic; saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetable mixture from the pan and add it to the bowl with the linguine.
• Drain the excess liquid from the saucepan. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Stir in half-and-half, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce has thickened.
• Pour sauce over the linguine and vegetable mixture. Add tomatoes and toss to combine.
• Serve pasta in bowls topped with blackened salmon, removing the skin, if desired. Garnish with parsley.

CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
• Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
• Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

CAJUN BLACKENED SALMON RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all the Cajun spice rub ingredients and stir.
• Place the salmon fillets on a cutting board and rub the olive oil over all sides of the salmon fillets.
• Sprinkle the spice rub over the salmon, using your hands to ensure all sides are covered.
• Cook on a BBQ over a medium to high heat for 2 minutes per side. The outside should start to blacken and crisp, leaving the salmon juicy inside.
• Once the salmon is cooked set aside.
• In a large bowl, add all of the salsa ingredients and stir well.
• Serve the salmon with an extra sprinkling of parsley alongside the salsa.
• Enjoy!