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Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta is a quick and delicious 20-minute meal featuring tender salmon cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, tossed with al dente pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines the richness of butter and lemon with savory garlic and a sprinkle of fresh herbs or cheese for an easy yet elegant dish.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 4 ounces uncooked pasta

Salmon

  • 1/2 pound fresh salmon
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Flour, for dredging

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh parsley
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Begin preparing the sauce once the water is boiling.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour to lightly coat it.
  3. Cook the salmon: Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside. If desired, peel off the skin at this stage.
  4. Make the sauce: Add the chicken broth, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about one minute to infuse the flavors and slightly reduce the liquid.
  5. Finish the salmon in sauce: Return the salmon to the skillet, break it into bite-sized pieces with a spoon, and cook for a few more minutes until the salmon is thoroughly cooked and the sauce has thickened somewhat.
  6. Combine and serve: Drain the pasta, reserving a bit of pasta water if desired, then add the pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese if preferred.

Notes

  • You can use vegetable broth as a substitute for chicken broth to keep the recipe pescatarian.
  • Adjust the garlic amount according to your preference for a milder or stronger flavor.
  • Adding some reserved pasta water when tossing the pasta can help create a silkier sauce.
  • Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture; frozen can work but may be less firm.
  • This recipe works well with fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti pasta shapes.
  • For a spicier kick, increase red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne powder.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/garlic-butter-salmon-pasta-recipe/