Creamy Salmon Pasta with Rich Flavor (15 Min)
A quick and creamy salmon pasta recipe made with flaky seared salmon, garlic, Parmesan, and a splash of lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights—on the table in 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 tbsp butter (divided)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, parsley, dill
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear in oil or butter, 3–4 min per side. Flake and set aside.
- In same pan, sauté garlic in butter 30 sec.
- Add cream, simmer 1–2 min. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Add salmon and pasta. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
- Finish with lemon juice, herbs, and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
Use canned salmon for a shortcut. Add spinach or peas for extra veggies. Lighten with half-and-half.