Name: Blackened Salmon Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Skin-on salmon fillets - 6 (4 ounce); Unsalted butter, melted - 2 tablespoons; Ground paprika - 1 ½ tablespoons; Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon; Sea salt - 1 teaspoon; Garlic powder - ¾ teaspoon; Onion Powder - ¾ teaspoon; Dried oregano - ½ teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Ground white pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Dried basil - ¼ teaspoon; Dried thyme - ¼ teaspoon; Linguine pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package; Olive oil, or as needed - 1 tablespoon; Unsalted butter, divided - 8 tablespoons; Baby bella mushrooms, sliced - 1 (8 ounce) package; Red bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium; Green bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium; Finely chopped onion - ½ cup; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Half-and-half - 2 cups; Cajun seasoning - 1 teaspoon; Salt - ½ teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Garlic powder - ¼ teaspoon; Grated Parmesan cheese - ¾ cup; Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved - 1 cup; Chopped fresh parsley, or to taste - 1 tablespoon

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Ingredients for - Blackened Salmon Pasta

1. Skin-on salmon fillets - 6 (4 ounce)

2. Unsalted butter, melted - 2 tablespoons

3. Ground paprika - 1 ½ tablespoons

4. Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon

5. Cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon

6. Sea salt - 1 teaspoon

7. Garlic powder - ¾ teaspoon

8. Onion Powder - ¾ teaspoon

9. Dried oregano - ½ teaspoon

10. Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon

11. Ground white pepper - ¼ teaspoon

12. Dried basil - ¼ teaspoon

13. Dried thyme - ¼ teaspoon

14. Linguine pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package

15. Olive oil, or as needed - 1 tablespoon

16. Unsalted butter, divided - 8 tablespoons

17. Baby bella mushrooms, sliced - 1 (8 ounce) package

18. Red bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium

19. Green bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium

20. Finely chopped onion - ½ cup

21. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves

22. Half-and-half - 2 cups

23. Cajun seasoning - 1 teaspoon

24. Salt - ½ teaspoon

25. Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon

26. Garlic powder - ¼ teaspoon

27. Grated Parmesan cheese - ¾ cup

28. Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved - 1 cup

29. Chopped fresh parsley, or to taste - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Blackened Salmon Pasta

1. Stage

Set salmon fillets on a plate with flesh-sides up; brush the tops with melted butter.

2. Stage

Combine paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, white pepper, basil, and thyme for seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over top of the salmon fillets, then lightly press the spices down onto the fish.

3. Stage

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, place salmon, flesh-side down, into the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then carefully flip. Continue to cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 more minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.

4. Stage

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with olive oil to keep it from sticking together.

5. Stage

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, and garlic; saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetable mixture from the pan and add it to the bowl with the linguine.

6. Stage

Drain the excess liquid from the saucepan. Add remaining 6 tablespoons butter to the pan and reduce heat to medium. Stir in half-and-half, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce has thickened.

7. Stage

Pour sauce over the linguine and vegetable mixture. Add tomatoes and toss to combine.

8. Stage

Serve pasta in bowls topped with blackened salmon, removing the skin, if desired. Garnish with parsley.