Creamy Cajun Salmon Tagliatelle

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Remove salmon from its packet and pat it dry with a paper towel.
  2. 2Season the salmon with Cajun seasoning, oregano, and salt.
  3. 3Add the seasoned salmon, skin-side down, to a hot pan.
  4. 4Cook the salmon for 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  5. 5Transfer the salmon to a baking tray.
  6. 6Cook the salmon in the oven for 10 minutes.
  7. 7While the salmon is cooking, add pasta to salted boiling water.
  8. 8For the sauce, add sliced red onions to a pan and cook until softened.
  9. 9Add garlic puree to the onions and cook for a further minute.
  10. 10Add Cajun seasoning and oregano to the pan and cook until fragrant.
  11. 11Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
  12. 12Add vegetable stock, mix thoroughly, and simmer until reduced by half.
  13. 13Add reduced-fat garlic and herb soft cheese and mix until fully melted.
  14. 14Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and combine.
  15. 15Gradually add Parmesan cheese and mix until the sauce thickens.
  16. 16Serve the pasta on a plate.
  17. 17Top the pasta with the cooked salmon.

Ingredients

  • 3 fillets salmon
  • 2.25 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2.25 tsp oregano
  • to taste salt
  • g pasta
  • onions
  • 1.5 tsp garlic puree
  • 1.5 tbsp tomato puree
  • 450 ml vegetable stock
  • 150 g reduced fat garlic & herb soft cheese
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese

Equipment

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