Description
Lemon-Butter Salmon Pasta is a delightful fusion of creamy flavors and vibrant ingredients, perfect for any dining occasion. This recipe showcases tender salmon fillet baked to perfection, paired with linguine and enveloped in a luscious lemon-butter sauce. The dish is not only quick to prepare, taking less than an hour from start to finish, but it also brings a gourmet touch to your table. With its rich flavor profile and stunning presentation, Lemon-Butter Salmon Pasta will impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this meal is sure to be a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (2-lb) salmon fillet
- 1 lb linguine
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, place lemon slices under and over it on the baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 25 minutes until flaky.
- Cook linguine according to package directions in salted water; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, lemon juice, zest, and reserved pasta water; whisk until smooth.
- Combine cooked linguine with the sauce in the skillet, then gently fold in the baked salmon chunks and chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg