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Delicious Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce in 30 Minutes

Delicious Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce in 30 Minutes

Enjoy this Delicious Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce in 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Linguine Pasta Any long pasta like spaghetti works too.
For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Filet Prefer Atlantic or King salmon for the best taste.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil is a great alternative.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut milk works for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can be partially replaced with dry white wine.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice Essential for the best taste.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for optimal taste; omit for dairy-free.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust to your dietary needs.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve a small cup of pasta water.
Step 2: Sear the Salmon
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season salmon with salt and pepper, cooking skin-side up for about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 12-15 minutes until opaque.
Step 3: Make the Lemon Cream Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, broth, lemon juice, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and parsley, season to taste.
Step 4: Combine Pasta and Sauce
  1. Add the cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing gently to coat. If too thick, add reserved pasta water. Flake salmon into bite-sized pieces and fold into pasta.
Step 5: Serve and Garnish
  1. Transfer to serving plates, garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 27gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, enjoy fresh. Customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs.

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