Description
This salmon pasta recipe features chunks of tender pan-seared salmon with linguine pasta tossed in a delicious lemon cream sauce. And at just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz linguine pasta
- 1 pound salmon filet
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (divided)
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice (half a lemon)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (finely shredded, plus more for garnish)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Step: Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Then drain and set aside.
- Step: While the pasta cooks set a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Season the salmon with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper, then add to the pan skin side up. Sear for 5 minutes until well browned. Then flip and continue cooking for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove the salmon and set it aside.
- Step: Melt two tablespoons of butter in the pan then add the minced garlic and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Add the cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice then stir together and bring to a low simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese and one teaspoon of chopped parsley. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until thickened enough to coat a spoon. Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
- Step: Remove from the heat, then add the pasta and stir until well-coated. Using two forks, break up the salmon into chunks and discard the skin.
- Step: Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl, platter, or individual plates. Top the pasta with the salmon, additional cheese, and chopped parsley, then serve.
Notes
I recommend using Atlantic or King salmon in this dish. The higher fat content will help ensure a moist and tender result. You can bake the salmon at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of pan searing if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg