Description
Indulgent Creamy Salmon Pasta weaves Italian coastal charm with rich, velvety sauce and tender salmon pieces. Silky noodles embrace delicate fish, creating a luxurious dinner experience that brings Mediterranean elegance right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets (skinless, boneless)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water at high heat for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, carefully preserving ½ cup of starchy cooking liquid before straining.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and generously season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high temperature for 3-4 minutes, then carefully sear salmon until golden brown and cooked through. Delicately break salmon into elegant, bite-sized fragments.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, melt butter, and sauté minced garlic until aromatic and translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes. Smoothly whisk in heavy cream and gradually incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, creating a velvety sauce.
- Introduce cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, utilizing reserved pasta water to achieve a silky, cohesive texture. Gently toss to ensure comprehensive coating.
- Tenderly incorporate flaked salmon, squeeze fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle red pepper flakes throughout the dish. Taste and refine seasonings, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavors. Serve immediately while warm and luxuriously creamy.
Notes
- Select wild-caught salmon for richer omega-3 content and more robust flavor compared to farm-raised varieties.
- Ensure salmon is cooked medium to maintain its tender, moist texture without becoming dry or tough.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for a more authentic, intense cheese flavor and smoother sauce consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce overall calorie and fat content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg