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Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta

A rich and creamy garlic salmon pasta that’s cozy, quick, and absolutely bursting with flavor! Tender salmon flakes, silky garlic cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta come together for a restaurant-quality meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 8 oz pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti)

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.

  • Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon skin-side down first (if it has skin) and cook about 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and flake into chunks.

  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • Add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and cooked pasta into the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

  • Gently fold in salmon chunks. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

 

  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!

Notes

  • Pasta tip: Make sure you cook it just until al dente so it doesn’t get mushy when tossed with the sauce.

  • Want a lighter version? Swap heavy cream for half-and-half!

  • Add veggies: Spinach, peas, or sun-dried tomatoes are delicious additions.

 

  • Leftovers: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk to refresh the sauce.

  • Author: cookspotlight
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 generous bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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