Creamy Salmon Pasta
A rich and creamy salmon pasta recipe that combines tender salmon with a luscious garlic cream sauce and perfectly cooked fettuccine.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb salmon fillet skinless, boneless
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the salmon fillet to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove salmon and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce. Toss gently to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This creamy salmon pasta is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal to impress guests.