Description
Lemon-Butter Salmon Pasta is a delightful and elegant dish that perfectly balances creamy and zesty flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tender salmon fillets with linguine in a rich butter-garlic sauce, finished with fresh lemon juice and herbs. Ideal for both cozy weeknight dinners and impressive dinner parties, this vibrant pasta dish is sure to win over your guests or family with its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering taste. Enjoy a comforting meal that feels indulgent but is simple enough for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (2-lb) salmon fillet
- 1 lb linguine
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, place on the baking sheet with lemon slices, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 25 minutes until flaky.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook linguine according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in cream, lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water until combined.
- Toss the drained linguine into the sauce, fold in salmon chunks and parsley, then serve topped with Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 265g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg