Creamy salmon pasta
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4.6
Creamy salmon pasta
Description
Creamy salmon pasta features skin-on salmon fillets cooked until the skin crisps, adding a contrasting texture. The sauce is built by sautéing onion and garlic in butter, then simmering with heavy cream, fresh dill, and a touch of lemon juice, which lightly brightens the richness. Flaking the cooked salmon directly into the sauce helps distribute the fish evenly through the dish. Tossed with cooked pasta and adjusted with reserved pasta water, the final dish offers a harmoniously creamy texture with savory seafood notes. The use of fresh herbs and lemon keeps the flavor balanced without overwhelming the salmon’s natural taste.
The method ensures salmon retains moisture while the skin crisps, and the sauce thickens to coat the pasta well. The recipe is suited to a satisfying weeknight meal or casual dining, serving those who enjoy seafood pasta with a creamy sauce that’s flavorful but not heavy.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14oz) salmon skin-on, fillets
- 2 tsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the creamy pasta sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 tbsp dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 500 g (1lb) pasta cooked and 1 cup water reserved.
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick frying pan over high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is crispy and golden (approximately 3-4 minutes). Carefully flip the fish over and cook for another minute or two on the other side until done to your preference. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the butter to the pan then add the onion. Cook for a few minutes until softened and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then pour in the cream. Add the dill and lemon then bring to a gently simmer.
- Simmer the cream sauce for 5-7 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon. Flake in the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta and toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce. If necessary add a few tablespoons of pasta water.
- Taste and adjust seasoning then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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