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Creamy Lemony Salmon Pasta

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A quick and easy creamy lemony salmon pasta dish that balances tangy lemon with rich cream and tender salmon, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) salmon fillets, skin removed, fresh or thawed frozen
  • 8 ounces (225g) linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) of linguine or fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 9-11 minutes). Reserve ½ cup (120ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden crust forms but salmon remains moist inside. Remove and let rest, then flake into large chunks.
  3. Reduce heat to low in the same skillet and add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in ¼ cup (60ml) dry white wine (optional), scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add drained pasta to the sauce skillet. Toss gently to coat, adding reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Fold in flaked salmon and ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese. Warm through for 1-2 minutes, careful not to break salmon too much.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.

Notes

Start cooking the salmon while the pasta boils so everything finishes around the same time. If the sauce gets too thick, add more pasta water or cream to loosen it. Add lemon juice after cream has warmed to prevent curdling. Let salmon rest after cooking for tender flakes.

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