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A close-up of Light & Creamy Salmon Pasta, featuring pasta, salmon pieces, creamy sauce, and fresh herbs.

Light & Creamy Salmon Pasta

A quick and easy pasta dish featuring flaky salmon in a light, creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 300 g Pasta e.g., fettuccine, linguine
For the Salmon and Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 fillets Salmon about 150g each, skin removed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. Flake the salmon into large pieces.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add the drained pasta, flaked salmon, chopped parsley, and lemon juice to the skillet. Toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also add vegetables like spinach or peas to the sauce.

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