Description
This Rich & Velvety Garlic Salmon Pasta is an indulgent pasta dish featuring juicy salmon and a luscious garlic cream sauce, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. It’s a quick and flavorful meal ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound salmon fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the salmon, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and flake into large pieces.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream, and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, followed by the flaked salmon and parmesan cheese. Gently toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Finish up: Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately for a comforting, gourmet experience!
Notes
- Do not overcook the salmon; it should be tender and flaky.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the richness will differ.
- Gently fold in the salmon with the pasta to preserve its flaky texture.
- Avoid burning the garlic, as it can ruin the sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed. Freezing is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Sear, Boil
- Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximate)
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A