Description
A quick and creamy salmon pasta with lemon and dill, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb fresh salmon fillet (skin-on or skinless)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill))
- 1 tsp lemon juice + ½ tsp lemon zest
- 4 oz uncooked fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
- Optional: parsley (grated parmesan for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, dredge lightly in flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear salmon 2–3 min per side. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and deglaze with wine or broth.
- Stir in cream, dill, and lemon juice. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Flake salmon into pieces, return to pan, and add pasta.
- Toss to combine and garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
Notes
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Use fresh dill for the best flavor.
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Avoid substituting milk for cream to prevent curdling.
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Add spinach, peas, or asparagus for extra veggies.
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Reserve a few tablespoons of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 560