Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta dish. Tender salmon, al dente pasta, and a rich, velvety sauce come together to create a delectable meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the salmon: Season and cook salmon in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Flake salmon, add to sauce with pasta. Toss gently, adding pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute salmon with shrimp or chicken.
- For extra richness, add cream cheese to the sauce.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
