Description
A heartwarming dish of creamy pasta infused with zesty lemon and fresh dill, featuring flaky salmon for a comforting and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fettuccine or Penne pasta
- 2 Salmon fillets
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil or butter over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook salmon fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper, in the skillet for about 4 minutes on each side until flaked easily. Remove and set aside.
- Create the sauce by pouring in heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the skillet. Simmer gently, stirring often.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce, sprinkling in fresh dill. Toss to coat.
- Incorporate flaked salmon into the pasta, mixing gently. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional dill and lemon wedges.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, salmon, creamy, lemon, dill, dinner, family recipe