Blackened Salmon Pasta

Name: Blackened Salmon Pasta
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 6 (4 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 ½ tablespoons ground paprika; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 🧂 1 teaspoon sea salt; ¾ teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 🍄 1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced; 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt; 🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 🧀 ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 🍅 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Cost $25.5, save $20

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35 Min
6 Servings
$25.5

Blackened Salmon Pasta

Cost $25.5, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

35 Min
6 Servings
$25.5

INGREDIENTS

Salmon and Seasoning
- 6 (4 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 🧂 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Pasta and Sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 🍄 1 (8 ounce) package baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
- 🧂 ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 🧀 ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 🍅 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

STEPS

Set salmon fillets on a plate with flesh-sides up; brush the tops with melted butter.

Combine all spices for seasoning in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over salmon fillets, then press spices lightly onto the fish.

Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon (flesh-side down first) in skillet for 2-3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes. Set aside.

Meanwhile, boil linguine pasta in salted water until tender (approximately 11 minutes). Drain pasta and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.

In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, and garlic until soft (about 5 minutes). Remove vegetables from saucepan and set aside.

Drain excess liquid, then melt remaining butter in the pan. Stir in half-and-half, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until bubbly and thick (~10 minutes). Gradually stir in Parmesan until sauce thickens.

Toss cooked pasta with vegetable mixture, sauce, and tomatoes. Mix well to combine.

Serve pasta in bowls, top with blackened salmon (skin removed if desired), and garnish with fresh parsley.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

770

Calories

39
Protein
67
Carbs
40
Fats

💡 Use fresh salmon for better flavor.Cook salmon in batches to maintain an even sear.Adjust the spice levels in the Cajun seasoning to suit your taste.Reserve a bit of pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed.