Description
Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta is a delectable fusion of tender salmon and a rich garlic cream sauce, perfectly enveloped in al dente fettuccine. This effortless dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. With its gourmet flavors and health benefits from omega-3-rich salmon, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried herbs (parsley or dill, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add the pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then cook skin-side down for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Combine: Stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Toss: Gently fold in cooked pasta and salmon pieces until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with additional olive oil or Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg