Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Salmon
Savor the bold flavors of Cajun spices in our creamy Cajun shrimp pasta and salmon dish, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. With succulent shrimp, tender salmon, and a creamy sauce that coats every bite of pasta, this dish is a great option for anyone looking for a tasty and effortless meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb Salmon, cubed
- 1 12 oz package of Mafaldine Pasta or pasta of choice
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach
- 1 cup Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup Fresh Chopped Parsley
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 tablespoons Avocado Oil, divided
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning, to taste
- Old Bay, to taste
- Smoked Paprika, to taste
- Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning, to taste
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian Herb Pasta
Instructions
- Season your salmon and shrimp generously with lemon pepper, old bay, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Use about 1 Tbsp avocado oil in the arch bowl to help seasonings coat salmon and shrimp.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp avocado oil and cook your salmon for about 2 minutes on each side or until a nice sear develops and remove from the skillet. Next, add 1 Tbsp oil and add your shrimp. Cook on each side for 60-90 seconds. Remove from skillet
- In that same skillet reduce heat to medium and add 2 Tbsp butter, garlic, tomato paste, and Italian herb paste. Saute for 2 minutes and add your heavy cream. Cook on medium heat for 10-12 minutes and allow heavy cream to thicken stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and add in your Parmesan cheese (3/4 cup slowly) and mix to combine. Add in some more seasoning to taste, parsley, and spinach. Cook on low heat
- Boil your Mafaldine pasta until just before Al dente and take your pasta directly from the boiling water into your sauce. Allow excess water to run off first. Mix in your pasta.
- Plate your pasta and add your salmon and shrimp to the top or you can mix it directly into your pasta in the skillet. top with remaining Parmesan cheese and more parsley and Serve and ENJOY!