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Creamy Garlic Salmon Past

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This Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta is the ultimate cozy-meets-classy dinner! Tender seared salmon, a velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta come together in one delicious, satisfying dish that’s ready in about 30 minutes. It’s comforting, quick, and bursting with flavor—the kind of meal that makes weeknights feel a little more special!

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup chicken broth or reserved pasta water

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus optional zest)

  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

Instructions

 

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

  2. Sear the salmon: Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon for about 4 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the cream and broth (or pasta water), and bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. Add flavor: Stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, then season to taste.

  5. Combine: Flake the cooked salmon into large pieces and return to the pan. Add pasta and gently toss to coat in the sauce.

  6. Finish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon zest. Serve warm and enjoy every creamy, garlicky bite!

Notes

Notes

 

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce—pre-grated just won’t melt the same!

  • Don’t skip reserving pasta water—it helps the sauce cling perfectly to the noodles.

  • Want to add greens? A handful of baby spinach stirred in at the end wilts beautifully into the sauce.

  • For a dairy-free version, swap cream with coconut cream and use a plant-based Parmesan alternative.

  • If you’re reheating leftovers, a splash of cream or milk will bring the sauce back to life.

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