Description
Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta is a comforting yet elegant dish made with tender flaked salmon tossed in a rich garlic cream sauce and served with pasta. With bold garlic notes, parmesan, and a touch of lemon, this recipe is quick to make but feels restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (skinless, cooked and flaked)
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional: ¼ cup white wine (for depth of flavor)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in flaked salmon and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Add pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat. If needed, add a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use smoked salmon for a different flavor profile.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or peas for extra flavor and color.
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk to keep the sauce silky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
