Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of 15-Minute Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta, a quick and satisfying meal that combines tender salmon, al dente pasta, and a refreshing lemon cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti pasta
- 1 pound skinless, boneless salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook fettuccine or spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side until flaky. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Flake salmon into bite-size pieces and add it along with Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Toss in cooked pasta until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
- Adjust the amount of lemon to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta