Description
A deliciously creamy salmon pasta dish with fettuccini or linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounces each, with or without skin)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 can (14 ounces) chicken stock (33% reduced sodium)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (preferably whole)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 ounces fettuccini or linguine
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Use a large pan or skillet that’s big enough to comfortably hold the pasta.
- Cook the salmon. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, then add the salmon. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
- Cook garlic and flour. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the liquids. Add the stock, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, and black pepper, and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the pasta. Add the pasta and cook, stirring every 2–3 minutes, for about 10 minutes. The pasta should be nearly cooked, with some liquid still in the pan. If it looks dry before the pasta is done, add a splash of hot stock or milk. While the pasta cooks, break the salmon into bite-sized pieces. If your salmon has skin, remove and discard it.
- Finish. Stir in the cream and parmesan, then simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is creamy and the pasta is cooked. Fold in the salmon chunks and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh herbs such as parsley or dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg