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Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta

Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta: 20-Minute Creamy Delight

Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta is a quick, creamy dish perfect for dinner in just 20 minutes with rich flavors and healthy omega-3s.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta
For the Salmon
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon skin-on or skinless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Flour for dredging
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Dry White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill
Optional Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • to taste Parmesan Cheese for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the Salmon: Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper, and dust with flour.
  3. Sear the Salmon: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter, then sear the salmon for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Remove from pan.
  4. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add chicken broth or wine, lemon juice, and garlic. Scrape bits and bubble for 30 seconds.
  5. Add Cream and Dill: Lower heat, stir in heavy cream and dill, then return salmon to the skillet, breaking into pieces.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add pasta to the skillet, adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed, and toss to combine.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta hot, garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a variation, substitute salmon with shrimp or add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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