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Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce

Creamy Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce for Quick Comfort

This Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick and luxurious dish that impresses with its flavor and ease.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 16 oz Linguine Pasta Can substitute any long noodle like spaghetti or fettuccine.
For the Salmon
  • 1 lb Salmon Filet Atlantic or King salmon is recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for searing the salmon.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Divided use.
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Divided use.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Adds creamy richness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Avoid lower-fat substitutions.
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth Can replace half with dry white wine.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice About half a lemon.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely shredded, more for garnish.
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Parsley More for garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook linguine pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon filet with kosher salt and black pepper, then sear skin-side up for 5 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for another 12-15 minutes until cooked through. Remove the salmon and let it rest.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  6. Add the linguine to the sauce, tossing to combine. Flake in the salmon and mix gently.
  7. Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, start cooking the linguine just before searing the salmon.

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