Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
657 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta
Description
This recipe begins by boiling salted water and cooking the pasta according to package instructions to al dente firmness. Asparagus is trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces while fresh salmon is seasoned with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Salmon is cooked in a skillet with butter and olive oil over medium-high heat to achieve a lightly seared exterior while remaining moist inside. The salmon is then set aside as asparagus is added to the skillet and cooked until slightly tender but still crisp.
Minced garlic is added briefly, followed by lemon juice, zest, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The sauce simmers gently to combine flavors and thicken. Flaked salmon pieces return to the skillet, integrating into the creamy sauce. The dish finishes with a sauce that is rich and velvety, complementing the mild salmon and fresh asparagus.
This pasta works well as a complete meal for lunch or dinner, combining fresh vegetables and fish with a luscious cream sauce. Adjusting asparagus cooking time based on thickness ensures the vegetable texture suits your taste. The recipe notes nutritional information is approximate.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed
- 1 pound salmon fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 3/4 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, trim your asparagus (I cut about 1.5" of the ends off while the asparagus is still tied up in a bunch to make it easy). Cut it into smaller pieces. Prep your other ingredients and sprinkle the salmon with salt & pepper and the Italian seasoning.
- Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 3 minutes/side and then take it out of the pan and set it aside.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes (3 minutes if it's on the thicker side or you like it softer).
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the lemon juice + zest, cream, and parmesan to the pan. Give it a good stir then add the salmon back. Break it up into smaller pieces with your spoon. Cook the sauce for another few minutes until the salmon is fully cooked through, the asparagus is tender, and the sauce has reduced a bit. The sauce is not meant to be very thick in this recipe. Toss the sauce with the drained pasta and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use asparagus of average thickness; adjust cooking time if asparagus is very thin or thick for desired texture.
- The recipe provides nutritional info as an estimate; ingredients and portion sizes may vary results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 657 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 657kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 912mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1540IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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