Creamy Cajun Salmon Pasta

10 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Start by getting 8 oz of creamy mushrooms.
  2. 2Start by getting 8 oz of creamy mushrooms.
  3. 3Start by getting 8 oz of creamy mushrooms.
  4. 4Give mushrooms a super quick rinse and then clean them off with a dry paper towel.
  5. 5Give mushrooms a super quick rinse and then clean them off with a dry paper towel.
  6. 6Give mushrooms a super quick rinse and then clean them off with a dry paper towel.
  7. 7Slice up the mushrooms.
  8. 8Slice up the mushrooms.
  9. 9Slice up the mushrooms.
  10. 10Get your pan heating.
  11. 11Get your pan heating.
  12. 12Get your pan heating.
  13. 13Let the mushrooms cook on their own for a little bit to release any extra moisture.
  14. 14Let the mushrooms cook on their own for a little bit to release any extra moisture.
  15. 15Let the mushrooms cook on their own for a little bit to release any extra moisture.
  16. 16Get a pot of water boiling for the pasta.
  17. 17Get a pot of water boiling for the pasta.
  18. 18Get a pot of water boiling for the pasta.
  19. 19Get three cloves of garlic ready.
  20. 20Get three cloves of garlic ready.
  21. 21Get three cloves of garlic ready.
  22. 22Chop up some sun-dried tomatoes and cook up some of their oil.
  23. 23Chop up some sun-dried tomatoes and cook up some of their oil.
  24. 24Chop up some sun-dried tomatoes and cook up some of their oil.
  25. 25Add about three tablespoons of butter to the mushrooms.
  26. 26Add about three tablespoons of butter to the mushrooms.
  27. 27Add about three tablespoons of butter to the mushrooms.
  28. 28Add in the garlic.
  29. 29Add in the garlic.
  30. 30Add in the garlic.
  31. 31Add sun-dried tomatoes.
  32. 32Add sun-dried tomatoes.
  33. 33Add sun-dried tomatoes.
  34. 34Add salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
  35. 35Add salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
  36. 36Add salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
  37. 37Give that a mix.
  38. 38Give that a mix.
  39. 39Give that a mix.
  40. 40Deglaze the pan with a little Sauvignon Blanc (optional).
  41. 41Deglaze the pan with a little Sauvignon Blanc (optional).
  42. 42Deglaze the pan with a little Sauvignon Blanc (optional).
  43. 43If you have a yellow onion, dice up half of it and add it in after your mushrooms are done cooking on their own.
  44. 44If you have a yellow onion, dice up half of it and add it in after your mushrooms are done cooking on their own.
  45. 45If you have a yellow onion, dice up half of it and add it in after your mushrooms are done cooking on their own.
  46. 46Get the penne pasta cooking.
  47. 47Get the penne pasta cooking.
  48. 48Get the penne pasta cooking.
  49. 49Raise the heat for the sauce.
  50. 50Raise the heat for the sauce.
  51. 51Raise the heat for the sauce.
  52. 52Add about half to three-fourths cup of heavy cream.
  53. 53Add about half to three-fourths cup of heavy cream.
  54. 54Add about half to three-fourths cup of heavy cream.
  55. 55Add in some Cajun seasoning.
  56. 56Add in some Cajun seasoning.
  57. 57Add in some Cajun seasoning.
  58. 58Pat the skinless and boneless salmon dry.
  59. 59Pat the skinless and boneless salmon dry.
  60. 60Pat the skinless and boneless salmon dry.
  61. 61Cut the salmon in half.
  62. 62Cut the salmon in half.
  63. 63Cut the salmon in half.
  64. 64Season the salmon with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
  65. 65Season the salmon with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
  66. 66Season the salmon with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
  67. 67Make sure the salmon is nice and coated on all sides.
  68. 68Make sure the salmon is nice and coated on all sides.
  69. 69Make sure the salmon is nice and coated on all sides.
  70. 70Place the salmon in an air fryer basket.
  71. 71Place the salmon in an air fryer basket.
  72. 72Place the salmon in an air fryer basket.
  73. 73Air fry the salmon at 400°F for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  74. 74Air fry the salmon at 400°F for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  75. 75Air fry the salmon at 400°F for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  76. 76Add some spinach into the sauce.
  77. 77Add some spinach into the sauce.
  78. 78Add some spinach into the sauce.
  79. 79Cook the spinach down with some reserved pasta water.
  80. 80Cook the spinach down with some reserved pasta water.
  81. 81Cook the spinach down with some reserved pasta water.
  82. 82Add the drained pasta into the sauce.
  83. 83Add the drained pasta into the sauce.
  84. 84Add the drained pasta into the sauce.
  85. 85Add some lemon zest and a little lemon juice.
  86. 86Add some lemon zest and a little lemon juice.
  87. 87Add some lemon zest and a little lemon juice.
  88. 88Add some Parmesan cheese.
  89. 89Add some Parmesan cheese.
  90. 90Add some Parmesan cheese.
  91. 91Top the pasta with the air-fried salmon.
  92. 92Top the pasta with the air-fried salmon.
  93. 93Top the pasta with the air-fried salmon.
  94. 94Add some red chili flakes and extra Parmesan.
  95. 95Add some red chili flakes and extra Parmesan.
  96. 96Add some red chili flakes and extra Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz creamy mushrooms
  • 8 oz creamy mushrooms
  • 8 oz creamy mushrooms
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • red chili flakes
  • red chili flakes
  • red chili flakes
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • penne pasta
  • penne pasta
  • penne pasta
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Cajun seasoning
  • skinless and boneless salmon
  • skinless and boneless salmon
  • skinless and boneless salmon
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • spinach
  • spinach
  • spinach
  • reserved pasta water
  • reserved pasta water
  • reserved pasta water
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • lemon juice
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

panpotair fryer basket

Tips

  • Do not soak mushrooms; rinse quickly and clean with a dry paper towel.
  • Let mushrooms cook on their own initially to release moisture.
  • You can skip deglazing the pan with Sauvignon Blanc.
  • If using yellow onion, dice half and add after mushrooms are cooked.