Description
Homemade salmon pasta celebrates classic Italian coastal cuisine through its rich garlic cream sauce. Delicate fish pieces and silky noodles combine perfectly for you to savor Mediterranean comfort on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) fresh salmon
- 8 oz (226 grams) uncooked spaghetti
- 0.75 cup (180 mL) heavy cream
- 0.5 cup (120 mL) dry white wine or chicken broth
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (14 grams) butter
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (8 grams) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp (8 grams) flour
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring salted water to a vigorous boil and cook pasta until perfectly al dente. Drain and reserve a tablespoon of pasta water for later use.
- Salmon Seasoning: Thoroughly pat salmon fillets dry and season comprehensively with onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Salmon Searing: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, combining olive oil and butter to create a golden cooking surface. Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until a crisp, golden-brown crust develops. Transfer fish to a clean plate.
- Sauce Foundation: Reduce heat and dust the same skillet with flour, stirring continuously for 30-40 seconds until a light golden hue and nutty fragrance emerges. Add minced garlic and deglaze with white wine, allowing it to simmer and reduce briefly.
- Cream Sauce Development: Whisk heavy cream and lemon juice into the skillet, creating a smooth, velvety sauce. Gradually incorporate grated parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and integrated, resulting in a rich, creamy consistency.
- Final Assembly: Break cooked salmon into bite-sized chunks and fold gently into the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors. Add cooked pasta directly to the sauce, using reserved pasta water to enhance the silky texture. Toss carefully to ensure even coating.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and an additional sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while the dish remains hot and creamy.
Notes
- Salmon Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with a vibrant pink color and firm texture for the best flavor and tender results.
- Seasoning Technique: Press seasonings into salmon’s surface to enhance flavor penetration and create a delicious golden crust.
- Sauce Consistency: Whisk sauce continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, velvety texture that coats pasta perfectly.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat when creating sauce to prevent cream from separating or burning, ensuring a luxurious, stable sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg