Packed with big flavors, this Grilled Blackened Salmon Pasta is a tasty way to enjoy summer grilling season!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackened, grilled, pasta, salmon
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 554kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Blackened Seasoning
2tspkosher salt
2tspblack pepper
2tspsmoked paprika
1½tsponion powder
1½tspgarlic powder
1tspdried thyme
½tspdried oregano
½tspdried basil
¼tspcayenne pepper
For the Salmon, Veggies and Pasta
46 oz. salmon filets, skin-on
2medium yellow squashhalved lengthwise
1medium red onionhalved
4Roma tomatoeshalved
3½Tbspcanola or vegetable oildivided
116 oz. box penne pasta
1 ½Tbspolive oil
½cupfresh basilchopped
1½tspgarlicminced
½cupParmesan cheesegrated
½cupricotta cheese
Instructions
For the Blackened Seasoning
Using a small bowl, add all of the seasoning ingredients; stir until well combined.
For the Salmon, Veggies and Pasta
Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (~375°F).
Brush squash and red onion with 1 Tbsp of oil. Sprinkle tops of veggies with ~2 tsp of blackened seasoning. Set veggies aside.
In a separate bowl, toss Roma tomatoes with ½ Tbsp oil and 1 tsp of blackened seasoning. Set tomatoes aside.
Finally, brush salmon fillets evenly with 1 Tbsp of oil. Press remaining seasoning mixture evenly into skinless sides of each fillet.
Brush grill grates with the remaining 1 Tbsp of oil (to prevent salmon from sticking).
Plate a large pot of salted water on stovetop over high heat to begin boiling.
Place squash and onion on grill cut-sides down. Place salmon on grill skin-side down. Grill for 4-5 minutes, flip and continue grilling for 2-5 more minutes, or until salmon is fully cooked. (Note: The timing on the salmon will depend on the thickness of the filets.)
Once salmon and veggies have been flipped, place tomatoes on grill cut-side down. Grill for 4-5 minutes. (Note: This means that squash, onion, salmon and tomatoes should all come off the grill at approximately the same time.) Set salmon aside to rest.
Slice the vegetables into smaller pieces. Using a large bowl, add cooked pasta, olive oil, sliced vegetables, chopped basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese; Toss until well combined.
Divide onto plates and top each with a spoonful of ricotta and salmon.