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Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe - Easy 30-Minute Seafood Dinner

This creamy salmon pasta combines flaky salmon with a rich cream sauce over pasta, creating a restaurant-worthy dish ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for date night or any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into chunks
  • 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or linguine)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then cook in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until softened, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Add cooked pasta to sauce with a splash of reserved pasta water. Gently fold in cooked salmon chunks.
  6. Stir in fresh dill, lemon juice, and dried herbs. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don't overcook the salmon - cook just until opaque. Use starchy pasta water for perfect emulsified sauce. Fresh herbs make a significant difference in flavor.