Creamy Lemon and Fresh Tomato Salmon Pasta

Name: Creamy Lemon and Fresh Tomato Salmon Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 4 ounces uncooked spaghetti (or other pasta); 1/2 pound fresh salmon; 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; salt & pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 medium tomatoes; 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream; Juice and zest of 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 tbsp juice); 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; chopped parsley (optional)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
2
Calories
925 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Lemon and Fresh Tomato Salmon Pasta

Nina Acevedo

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This easy creamy lemon and tomato salmon pasta recipe is a fresh yet decadent meal! It's ready in only 20 minutes, but the tomato and parmesan cream sauce feels special.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti (or other pasta)
1/2 pound fresh salmon
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
salt & pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 medium tomatoes chopped
3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
Juice and zest of 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 tbsp juice)
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
chopped parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.
Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of the salmon with Italian seasoning and salt & pepper, to taste.
Add oil and butter to a skillet on medium heat. Sear salmon for 3 minutes/side. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
Add the tomato, cream, lemon juice and zest, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the parmesan.
Add the salmon back into the pan, and use a spoon to break it up into smaller pieces. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Once the pasta is cooked, toss it with the sauce. Serve with parsley and some extra grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

I don't recommend subbing the cream with half-and-half or milk because the sauce is likely to curdle due to the amount of citrus in this recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 925kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 60g (92%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 200mg (67%) Sodium 595mg (25%) Potassium 1139mg (33%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2780IU (56%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 334mg (33%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 925 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	925kcal	46%
Carbohydrates	55g	18%
Protein	41g	82%
Fat	60g	92%
Saturated Fat	30g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	19g	95%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	200mg	67%
Sodium	595mg	25%
Potassium	1139mg	24%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	2780IU	56%
Vitamin C	22mg	24%
Calcium	334mg	33%
Iron	2mg	11%