Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy flavors of Cajun Salmon Rigatoni with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender salmon, bell peppers, and rigatoni pasta are coated in a luscious cream sauce with a Cajun kick, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Rigatoni Pasta:
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
Salmon:
- 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Veggies:
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until al dente, then set aside.
- Season and Cook Salmon: Coat salmon with Cajun seasoning, sauté until cooked, and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Cook onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Make the Sauce: Add broth, cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice; simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Mix in rigatoni, salmon, and parsley; serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning for more heat.
- Substitute cream with coconut cream for dairy-free.
- Use gluten-free pasta if required.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
