Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta Recipe
This Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta is a delicious and creamy dish combining tender salmon cubes with linguine pasta, enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce with a tangy hint of lemon and finished with grated Parmesan. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Pasta
Salmon and Sauce
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Finishing
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Cook Salmon: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cubed salmon pieces and cook them until they turn golden brown on all sides and are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Make Sauce: To the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, making sure not to burn it. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Toss Pasta and Salmon: Return the cooked salmon to the skillet and add the drained linguine. Toss everything together so the pasta and salmon are evenly coated with the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream while simmering the sauce.
- If you prefer, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it tender and moist.
- Gluten-free pasta can be used to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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