Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta
Creamy garlic butter salmon pasta with flaky salmon, Parmesan cream sauce, and tender pasta. A rich yet easy dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces salmon fillets skinless
- 8 ounces pasta penne, fettuccine, or linguine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season salmon with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and lemon juice. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, using reserved pasta water if needed.
- Flake salmon into large pieces and gently fold into the pasta.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Cook salmon just until done to keep it tender. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.