Salmon Pasta: Easy & Indulgent Dish for Busy Weeknights
A delicious and easy salmon pasta recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, combining the rich flavors of salmon with creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 pound salmon, skinless and boneless
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the salmon to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove and flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Let simmer for a few minutes.
- Incorporate the flaked salmon and cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for using leftover salmon.
- For added richness, you can substitute part of the heavy cream with mascarpone cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Salmon Pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meals