Creamy Salmon Lemon Pasta
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5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
554 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Salmon Lemon Pasta
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This creamy lemon salmon pasta is a delightful combination of pasta, succulent salmon, and a creamy lemon sauce. It's made with straightforward ingredients and only takes 30 minutes to make.
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Ingredients
- 12 ½ oz pasta fine egg noodles like angel hair, tagliolini or even tagliatelle
- 12 ½ oz fresh salmon cut into cubes
- ½ onion chopped
- ⅓ oz butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons unwaxed
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
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Instructions
- In a bowl, add the salmon cubes and cover with the juice from one lemon.
- In a deep sauté pan, melt the butter with olive oil over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the onions and sauté for 6-8 minutes or until translucent.
- Add the salmon cubes to the pan, season lightly with salt, and cook for a minute or two, turning them often.
- Increase the heat, pour in the juice from the second lemon, and allow it to evaporate. Remove the pan from heat.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again. Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet. Before draining, reserve a cup of pasta water.
- In a blender, combine half the cooked salmon with half a cup of the saved pasta water. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with more pasta water as necessary.
- Pour the blended salmon sauce back into the sauté pan with the remaining salmon cubes.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan and cook with the salmon mixture over medium heat for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. If the mixture becomes too dry, add more of the reserved pasta water.
- Once the pasta sauce reaches a creamy consistency, turn off the heat. Season with freshly ground pepper and garnish with lemon zest. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Salmon Selection: When buying salmon, look for fillets that are bright pink or orange, signaling freshness. It should be free of any fishy odor, and the flesh should be moist and spring back upon touch. Remember to ensure it's skinless and boneless before you proceed to cube it.
- Sauce Consistency Adjustments: If the sauce is too thick after blending the salmon, add a touch of reserved pasta water. On the other hand, if it becomes too thin while combined with the pasta, extend the cooking time slightly; the starch from the pasta and the heat will thicken the sauce.
- Storage: Always allow leftovers to cool before storing in an airtight container and then in the refrigerator. When stored properly this dish will stay fresh and good quality for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
554kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
727mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 727mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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105 reviews
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