Description
Lemon-Butter Salmon Pasta is a bright and creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with zesty lemon in a luscious sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Featuring tender linguine enveloped in a velvety sauce and topped with flaky salmon, every bite brings a satisfying balance of flavors. With a mere 10-minute prep time and simple cooking steps, you’ll have an impressive meal on the table in no time. Enjoy this delightful pasta dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb salmon fillet
- 1 lb linguine
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley and Parmesan for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, layering lemon slices on top. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water; whisk to combine.
- Toss cooked linguine in the sauce, fold in baked salmon chunks, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg