Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon Pasta with Creamy Twist You’ll Love

A quick, bright, and creamy salmon pasta you can make any night.

introduction

This Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon Pasta with Creamy Twist You’ll Love is simple and fast. It mixes bright lemon, garlic, and a creamy sauce with seared salmon. If you like creamy pasta recipes, try a similar comfort dish like Marry Me chicken pasta for another easy meal.

why make this recipe

You can cook it in about 30 minutes. It uses few ingredients you likely have. The salmon stays crisp on the skin and soft inside. The sauce is rich but not heavy. Kids and adults both like it.

how to make Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon Pasta with Creamy Twist You’ll Love

1. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and save a little pasta water.
2. Sear the salmon in oil and butter until crispy and just cooked through. Set aside.
3. Make the sauce in the same pan with garlic, lemon, and cream. Add cheese and parsley.
4. Toss the pasta in the sauce. Add pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
5. Top pasta with salmon and extra parsley or lemon if you like.

Ingredients :

4 fillets Salmon (fresh, skin-on pieces for crispy texture), 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon Lemon zest, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, 1 cup Heavy cream (for a creamy sauce), 2 tablespoons Butter, 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for searing), 12 ounces Pasta (fettuccine or linguine), 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (chopped), 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated), to taste Salt (for seasoning), to taste Pepper (for seasoning)

Directions :

For the Salmon

• Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Place salmon skin-side down. Cook 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
• Flip and cook 2-4 more minutes until just done. Remove and rest.

For the Pasta

• Boil salted water and cook pasta to package directions until al dente.
• Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.

For the Sauce and Assembly

• In the same pan, lower heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
• Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss pasta in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired creaminess.
• Place salmon on top of pasta and serve.

how to serve Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon Pasta with Creamy Twist You’ll Love

Serve hot on plates. Add extra parsley and a lemon wedge. A green salad or steamed vegetables go well on the side. Use freshly grated Parmesan for more flavor.

how to store Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon Pasta with Creamy Twist You’ll Love

Cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce. Cooked salmon can dry if overcooked on reheat, so warm it briefly.

tips to make Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon Pasta with Creamy Twist You’ll Love

• Dry the salmon well for crisp skin.
• Do not overcook the salmon; it will keep cooking a little after you remove it.
• Keep some pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
• Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
• Taste and adjust salt at the end.

variation (if any)

• Use shrimp or chicken instead of salmon.
• Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
• Add spinach or cherry tomatoes to the sauce for color and nutrients.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen salmon?
A: Yes. Thaw fully, pat dry, and cook as fresh salmon.

Q: What pasta works best?
A: Fettuccine or linguine hold the sauce well, but any pasta you like will work.

Q: Can I make the sauce without cream?
A: Yes. Use a mix of reserved pasta water, lemon, and a little butter, then add Parmesan for a lighter sauce.

Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon Pasta with Creamy Twist

• Author: bennacer-blogbrandinggmail-com
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Pasta
• Method: Searing and Simmering
• Cuisine: Italian
• Diet: Pescatarian

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Description

A quick, bright, and creamy salmon pasta that mixes lemon, garlic, and a rich sauce with seared salmon.

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Ingredients

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• 4 fillets fresh salmon (skin-on)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper

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Instructions

1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp.
4. Flip and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes until just done. Remove and let rest.
5. Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
6. In the same pan, lower the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon butter.
7. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
8. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
9. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
10. Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper.
11. Toss pasta in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired creaminess.
12. Place salmon on top of the pasta and serve.

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Notes

Serve hot with extra parsley and a lemon wedge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 480
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 20g
• Cholesterol: 70mg