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Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta

This creamy lemon dill salmon pasta is a flavorful and quick meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Flaky salmon and al dente fettuccine are coated in a rich, zesty cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets
  • 1 lb Pasta fettuccine
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Shallots finely diced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Lemon large, for zest and juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, plus more for serving
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 2 cups Spinach optional

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Fork

Method
 

Cooking Preparations
  1. Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, season salmon with salt and pepper, then cook in a skillet with olive oil for 4-6 minutes per side until cooked through and flaky. Remove salmon, let it cool slightly, then flake into bite-sized pieces, discarding any skin.
Sauce Preparations
  1. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and diced shallots over medium heat until fragrant and softened (2-3 minutes).
  2. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and juice of half a lemon to the skillet, then bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Combining and Serving
  1. Add drained pasta, flaked salmon, fresh dill, and optional spinach and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed to adjust sauce consistency.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh dill and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For an extra touch of freshness, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley in addition to the dill. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can reduce it further before adding the pasta. You can also experiment with other pasta shapes like linguine or penne.