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Salmon Pasta Recipe

Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe

You make this creamy salmon pasta recipe when you want something comforting yet refined without spending hours in the kitchen. It’s rich, silky, and satisfying, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Serving
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 300g fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
For the Salmon
  • 2 (about 250–300g total) salmon fillets skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Extra Parmesan cheese
  • Cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Season and pan-cook salmon until golden, then flake into chunks.
  3. Sauté onion in butter, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add cream and milk, simmer, then stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, juice, and herbs.
  5. Toss pasta and salmon into the sauce, adjusting with pasta water.
  6. Season, garnish, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Always cook pasta slightly under al dente so it finishes perfectly in the sauce without becoming too soft.
  • Keep your sauce at a gentle simmer to avoid splitting and maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Add cheese gradually while stirring to ensure it melts evenly and doesn’t clump together.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest to brighten the flavor and balance the richness of the cream.