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8 Totally Delicious Salmon Pasta Recipes

Experience the perfect blend of flavors with these 8 delicious salmon pasta recipes. Each dish features tender salmon paired with al dente pasta, enriched by garlic, fresh herbs, and a creamy plant-based sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these recipes promise to elevate any meal into a culinary celebration. Enjoy easy preparation and a medley of flavor combinations that will have your loved ones asking for seconds!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup coconut cream or cashew cream
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
  2. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute).
  4. Add salmon fillets to the skillet skin-side down (if applicable), season with salt and pepper, and cook for about five minutes per side until golden brown and easily flaked apart.
  5. Remove salmon from the skillet; add coconut cream (or cashew cream), lemon juice, and herbs to the same pan, stirring until warm.
  6. Gently flake the salmon into pieces and toss it with the drained pasta in the sauce until well coated. Serve hot.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: - For added nutrition, swap regular pasta for whole grain or legume-based options. - Feel free to substitute salmon with shrimp or chicken for variety. - Enhance flavors by adding capers or fresh spinach.