Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta, a dish that brings together succulent salmon and a velvety garlic-infused sauce tossed with al dente fettuccine. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting weeknight dinner without the fuss. With a cooking time of just 35 minutes, you can create a gourmet meal that bursts with flavor from savory garlic and zesty lemon. Nutrient-packed and satisfying, each bite of this creamy pasta will warm your heart and delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets, cut into chunks
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Combine: Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce until coated; gently fold in seared salmon.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. Customize with your favorite veggies like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.