Creamy Salmon Pasta
Creamy salmon pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. Tender salmon fillets are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and brightened by lemon zest, all tossed with al dente fettuccine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is both simple and delicious, promising to be a hit at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and flake into chunks.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Flake the salmon back into the pan along with lemon zest, then toss with cooked fettuccine and reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 665
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or swapping salmon for shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.