Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of 15-Minute Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests. This dish combines tender salmon fillets with al dente pasta, all enveloped in a luscious lemon cream sauce that bursts with freshness. In just 15 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that impresses while being simple enough for everyday cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 pound skinless, boneless salmon fillets
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook the salmon until it flakes easily, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, lemon zest, and juice; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add flaked salmon and cooked pasta; toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg