Creamy Salmon Lemon Pasta
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
This pasta dish begins with cubed fresh salmon marinated in lemon juice briefly before cooking with sautéed onions in butter and olive oil. The salmon is lightly cooked and combined with lemon juice allowed to evaporate slightly, creating a tangy base. Pasta is cooked al dente, with reserved cooking water saved.
Half of the cooked salmon is blended with reserved pasta water to form a creamy sauce, which is returned to the pan along with the remaining salmon and pasta. Tossing all together results in a silky lemony sauce coated pasta with tender salmon pieces and a subtle onion backdrop.
This dish pairs well with simple sides or a fresh green salad. The lemon and salmon combination offers a balance of richness and brightness appropriate for a light main course. The sauce thickness can be adjusted with pasta water or cooking time as needed to achieve the desired texture.
Freshness and quality of salmon are important for flavor. Storing leftovers properly refrigerated up to two days preserves the dish for quick reheating.
Ingredients
- 12 ½ oz pasta fine egg noodles like angel hair, tagliolini or even tagliatelle
- 12 ½ oz salmon cut into cubes, fresh
- ½ onion chopped
- ⅓ oz butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemon unwaxed, plural
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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
- Select fresh, skinless, and boneless salmon fillets that are bright and moist for best flavor.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding reserved pasta water as needed or cooking a bit longer if too thin.
- Cool leftovers before placing in airtight containers; refrigerate and consume within two days for freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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