Creamy Cajun Salmon & Shrimp Pasta ✨ If all the best flavors came together in one pasta, it would be this 🌶️ IB: @the sapor Ingredients: (2 servings) 🐟 Salmon - 2 salmon filets (8oz / 227g) - 1 tsp olive oil (5ml) - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (3g) - 1/2 tsp paprika (1g) - 1/2 tsp garlic powder (1.5g) - 1/4 tsp onion powder (0.5g) - 1/4 tsp dried oregano (0.5g) - 1/4 tsp black pepper (0.5g) - 1 tbsp unsalted butter (14g), for cooking 🍤 Shrimp - 4oz small shrimp, peeled and deveined (113g) - 1/2 tsp olive oil (2.5ml) - 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (1.5g) - 1/4 tsp garlic powder (0.75g) - 1/4 tsp paprika (0.5g) - 1/4 tsp black pepper (0.5g) 🍝 Pasta & Sauce - 6oz pasta of choice (170g) - 1 tbsp unsalted butter (14g) - 1/4 small yellow onion, finely diced (35g) - 3 garlic cloves, minced (9g) - 1 tbsp tomato paste (16g) - 3/4 cup heavy cream (180ml) - 1/4 cup chicken broth (60ml) - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (45g) - 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (3g) - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (0.5g) - 1/4 tsp garlic powder (0.75g) - 1/4 tsp dried oregano (0.5g) - 1/8 tsp cayenne powder (0.25g) - 1 tbsp lemon juice (15ml) - 1 cup baby spinach (30g) - 1/8 tsp salt (0.75g), plus more to taste - 1/4 tsp black pepper (0.5g) Instructions 1. Pat the salmon dry and rub both sides with the olive oil and the seasonings listed above. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. 3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain. 4. Season the shrimp with the olive oil and the seasonings listed above. 5. In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Reserve 4–6 shrimp for plating. 6. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. 7. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. 8. Add the heavy cream, broth and the seasonings listed. Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes. 9. Lower the heat and gradually stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth. 10. Add the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. 11. Add the cooked pasta and remaining shrimp to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta. 12. Stir in the lemon juice and taste for seasoning, adding salt or black pepper if needed. 13. Plate the pasta and place the salmon on top. Arrange the reserved shrimp around the salmon, then spoon 1–2 tbsp of the creamy Cajun sauce over the salmon. Finish with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Enjoy! 😋 #Pasta #Recipe #DinnerIdeas #TikTokCreatorSearchInsightsIncentive - @theperfectplate.x