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Creamy lemon salmon pasta with fresh herbs and a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick, delicious dinner.

Salmon Alfredo Pasta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fettuccine noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 pound salmon fillet
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 14-16 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
    Seasoned salmon fillet in a white baking dish on oven rack.
  • While salmon bakes, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
    Cooking fresh pasta in a gray pot with boiling water, hand lifting pasta, making homemade pasta from scratch.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
    Cream cheese and butter melting in a black skillet for baking.
  • Stir in heavy cream, remaining salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to low, add grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
    Creamy alfredo sauce with grated Parmesan cheese in a skillet.
  • Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks. Add the salmon and cooked fettuccine to the sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
    Creamy salmon fettuccine served in a black skillet with tender pasta and flaky cooked salmon.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 655mgFiber: 1g
Keyword salmon, salmon alfredo pasta
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