Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of 15-Minute Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta, a quick and satisfying meal that combines tender salmon, al dente pasta, and a refreshing lemon cream sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when entertaining guests, as it infuses your dinner with vibrant flavors and an impressive presentation. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- 1 pound skinless, boneless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine or spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Cook salmon: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side until flaky. Remove from skillet.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Combine: Flake salmon into bite-size pieces and add it along with Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Toss in cooked pasta until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 355g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg