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Blackened Salmon Pasta
35 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
C
35 min
35 minBlackened Salmon Pasta
what you need
Ingredients
salmon fillet (skin on, patted dry)Fish300 g
blackened seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)Spices10 g
olive oilPantry15 ml
pasta (penne or fettuccine)Grains200 g
heavy creamDairy180 ml
parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
butterDairy20 g
saltSpices5 g
black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
per serving
Nutrition
815kcal
- Carbs
- 75 g
- Proteins
- 41 g
- Fat
- 39 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Air fryer
Stockpot
Frying pan
Kitchen thermometer
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Season the salmon
- Pat the salmon fillet dry and coat it generously with the blackened seasoning.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub the seasoning in on all sides.
- Step 2
Air fry the salmon
- Place the salmon in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 190 °C (375 °F) for 12 min, until the internal temperature reaches 63 °C (145 °F).
- Step 3
Cook the pasta
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
- Step 4
Make the cream sauce
- Melt the butter in a frying pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in the parmesan, salt and black pepper until smooth.
- Step 5
Combine and serve
- Toss the drained pasta into the cream sauce, loosening with pasta water if needed.
- Flake the blackened salmon over the pasta and serve.