Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
salmon fillet (fresh, skinless)
300 g
pasta (dry)
200 g
lemon (fresh)
1 pcs
heavy cream (cold)
150 ml
parmesan cheese (grated)
50 g
garlic (fresh)
2 pcs
olive oil (room_temperature)
15 ml
salt
3 g
black pepper (ground)
1 g
Instructions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Prepare the salmon
Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
Sear the salmon
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon pieces and cook until golden on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
Make the sauce
In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cream, lemon zest and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Combine and finish
Add cooked pasta and parmesan to the sauce. Toss everything together until pasta is well coated. Add salmon back to the pan and gently mix.
Serve
Divide between plates and garnish with extra parmesan and lemon zest if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Cream sauce may separate when reheated.
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