Salmon Pasta with a Creamy Garlic Sauce
This creamy garlic salmon pasta combines flaky salmon, parmesan, and a luscious lemon-garlic cream sauce over al dente pasta. A 30-minute comfort dish that feels gourmet.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 0.5 pound Fresh salmon not frozen
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Flour
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine or chicken broth
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice from ½ lemon
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon with onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sear salmon 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and flake with fork.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Whisk in wine or chicken broth gradually to create a smooth sauce.
- Add heavy cream and lemon juice. Simmer to thicken 3–5 minutes.
- Add flaked salmon into the sauce and stir gently to combine.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat in sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat with a touch of cream to keep the sauce smooth. Best enjoyed fresh.