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Creamy Salmon Pasta

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A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring tender salmon and a velvety sauce that's both restaurant-quality and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 725
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 12 oz linguine or fettuccine Or your choice of pasta.
Salmon Ingredients
  • 1 lb salmon fillet Fresh or good-quality frozen.
Cream Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 1 lemon zest and juice For brightness.
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill Can substitute with basil.
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp black pepper Adjust to taste.
Serving Add-ons
  • 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese For serving, optional.
  • 2 tbsp extra fresh dill For garnish.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For cooking salmon.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Cooking the Salmon
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
  3. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. Flake it into bite-sized pieces once cool enough to handle.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the flaked salmon and fresh dill to the sauce, mixing well to combine.
Combining All
  1. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese and extra fresh dill on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 42gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 425mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This dish can be adjusted with smoked salmon for ease, and variations like adding red pepper flakes or sun-dried tomatoes can enhance flavor. Leftovers taste great the next day.

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