Ingredients
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For the Pasta:
- 8 oz linguine, spaghetti, or penne
- Salted water for boiling
For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sear salmon in butter and olive oil until just cooked. Set aside and flake.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, then deglaze with broth.
- Add cream, lemon juice, seasoning, and simmer until thickened.
- Add cooked pasta, a splash of pasta water, and toss to coat.
- Fold in salmon and top with herbs, cheese, and lemon zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta, Weeknight Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-seared, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Fusion, Pescatarian-Friendly
Keywords: creamy garlic butter salmon pasta, salmon linguine, garlic butter pasta, no wine salmon pasta, seafood pasta, dairy-free salmon pasta