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Salmon Pasta Recipe: Zesty Pasta Delight!

Salmon Pasta Recipe: Zesty Creamy Delight for Busy Nights

This Salmon Pasta Recipe: Zesty Pasta Delight! combines creamy goodness with omega-3-rich salmon, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 250 grams Penne Pasta Choose any pasta shape like fettuccine or linguine as great alternatives.
For the Sauce
  • 200 ml Double Cream or Crème Fraîche Swap with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for sautéing; butter can be used for a richer taste.
  • 1 medium Shallot A small onion serves as a suitable substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended for maximum flavor.
  • 100 ml White Wine Use broth for a non-alcoholic variation.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Canned salmon can work in a hurry.
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Parsley or chives can be excellent substitutes.
  • 1 medium Lemon Use fresh lemon zest and juice for better flavor.

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6). Place the salmon fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 12 minutes until the fillets flake easily with a fork.
  2. While the salmon cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve about 100ml of pasta cooking water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped shallot for 6 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in white wine, allowing it to simmer and reduce by half. Stir in the double cream or crème fraîche; season with salt and pepper. Allow it to gently bubble.
  5. Once the salmon is cooked, flake it into chunks and add it to the sauce. Toss in the drained pasta along with the reserved pasta water, lemon zest, juice, and chopped dill. Mix well to combine.
  6. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with cracked black pepper and additional dill if desired. Serve immediately, optionally with a green salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quality ingredients are essential. Cook pasta al dente to prevent mushiness. Focusing on lemon zest enhances the flavor considerably.

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