Description
A creamy, garlic-infused pasta dish topped with tender salmon, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (fettuccine or linguine recommended)
- 200g salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the salmon fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and flake.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce, tossing to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg