Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta
Indulge in a bowl of Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta, where flaky salmon meets creamy pasta infused with zesty lemon and fresh dill. This dish is a burst of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Quick to prepare, it transforms weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sear the salmon: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice.
- Add cheese and herbs: Mix in Parmesan cheese and fresh dill until melted and well combined.
- Combine: Gently fold the flaked salmon into the sauce, add cooked pasta, and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve: Plate your Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta and garnish with extra dill or lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg