Creamy Salmon Pasta
Creamy Salmon Pasta is the epitome of comfort food, offering a harmonious blend of perfectly cooked pasta, rich cream sauce, and tender salmon. This quick and easy dish is infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its elegant presentation and delightful flavors, this creamy salmon pasta will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Prepare the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook salmon skin-side down for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: Flake the cooked salmon into chunks and return it to the skillet along with drained pasta. Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 5. Serve: Plate generous portions and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For variations, substitute salmon with shrimp or chicken. - Add seasonal vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition. - To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; add a splash of cream when reheating.