Description
A simple recipe for salmon pasta with bright lemon and fresh dill flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 12 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove salmon and flake into large pieces.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine or broth and let it reduce slightly, about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Fold in the flaked salmon and chopped dill. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor. Dried dill can be substituted at half the amount.
- For a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: lemon dill salmon pasta, easy salmon recipe, lemon cream sauce, quick pasta dinner