Description
Lemon dill salmon pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brightens any table. Fresh, flaky salmon pairs beautifully with linguine, all enveloped in a luscious lemon-dill sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, ensuring every bite is a celebration of taste and texture. With its stunning presentation and delightful aroma, this dish is bound to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 8 oz linguine
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh dill and sauté briefly until aromatic.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside. Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring gently while simmering until slightly thickened.
- Add drained pasta and crumbled salmon to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg