Creamy Salmon & Shrimp Pasta with Broccoli
Creamy Salmon & Shrimp Pasta with Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Salmon and Broccoli
- 2 salmon fillets, 6-ounce each
- 2 teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends Salmon Seasoning, or to taste
- 4 cups broccoli florets
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the shrimp are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Season the salmon fillets generously on both sides with Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends Salmon Seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Place the seasoned salmon fillets and broccoli florets in an air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, and the broccoli is tender-crisp. (Alternatively, bake in an oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the salmon and broccoli are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min
- 6
Using the same skillet (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream. Grate in the fresh Parmesan cheese. Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Add the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of dried parsley. Whisk continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Gradually whisk in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. It should be creamy but not too thick.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the drained cooked penne pasta and the sautéed shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are well coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve the creamy shrimp pasta immediately, alongside the air-fried salmon and broccoli. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the salmon, if desired. Garnish with an additional teaspoon of dried parsley, if using.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Salmon & Shrimp Pasta with Broccoli
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Salmon and Broccoli
- 2 salmon fillets, 6-ounce each
- 2 teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends Salmon Seasoning, or to taste
- 4 cups broccoli florets
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking pasta
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the shrimp are well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Season the salmon fillets generously on both sides with Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends Salmon Seasoning.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Place the seasoned salmon fillets and broccoli florets in an air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily, and the broccoli is tender-crisp. (Alternatively, bake in an oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the salmon and broccoli are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Using the same skillet (do not clean it, as the fond adds flavor), reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the heavy cream. Grate in the fresh Parmesan cheese. Season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Add the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of dried parsley. Whisk continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Gradually whisk in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. It should be creamy but not too thick.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the drained cooked penne pasta and the sautéed shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are well coated with the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve the creamy shrimp pasta immediately, alongside the air-fried salmon and broccoli. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the salmon, if desired. Garnish with an additional teaspoon of dried parsley, if using.
⏱️ 2 min