Description
A bright and creamy pasta dish featuring salmon, lemon, and dill, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Place the salmon in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and chopped dill. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh dill sprigs if using.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or a plant-based cream.
- Add spinach or arugula for extra greens and nutrition. Stir them in just before serving to wilt slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg