Description
Garlic Salmon Pasta is a quick and creamy dish with perfectly seared salmon, a rich garlic sauce, pasta, and fresh cherry tomatoes. It’s an elegant, flavorful meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Juice of 1 lemon
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften and begin to burst.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy garlic sauce.
- Break the salmon into large chunks and fold it into the pasta along with the lemon juice.
- Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh parsley, and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Swap the salmon for any other fish like cod or trout if preferred, adjusting cooking times as needed.
For a vegetarian version, substitute the salmon with grilled vegetables or plant-based protein.
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or drizzle with chili oil.
Use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
