Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta: Indulgent Dinner Bliss
Indulge in the richness of creamy garlic butter salmon pasta, perfect for a delightful dinner experience.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Flake the salmon into chunks and return it to the skillet. Add the cooked fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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