Grilled Cajun Salmon With Vegetable Mostaccioli
- 5 ounces (1 1/2 cups) uncooked dried mostaccioli
- 1 (1- to 1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
- 1/2 bulb (1/2 cup) fresh fennel, sliced*
- 4 ounces (1 cup) sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
- 1 cup (about 3) sliced fresh Roma tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves**
- Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.
- Drain; keep warm.
- Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
- Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons butter and Cajun seasoning; brush over salmon.
- Place salmon onto grill.
- Grill, turning once, 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
- Remove from grill; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add fennel, mushrooms and garlic.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
- Cover; continue cooking 3-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Place cooked vegetables and mostaccioli into large bowl; toss lightly.
- Cut salmon into 4 pieces.
- Serve salmon with pasta mixture.
- *Substitute 1/2 cup sliced celery.
- *Substitute 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves.
mostaccioli, salmon fillet, butter, cajun seasoning, butter, fresh fennel, mushrooms, fresh garlic, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/3081/grilled-cajun-salmon-with-vegetable-mostaccioli (may not work)