Description
Indulge in a luxurious yet straightforward dish with this Creamy Pasta with Salmon and Broccoli recipe. Tender salmon, crisp broccoli, and al dente pasta mingle in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce, brightened with lemon zest and juice. This dish is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Pasta:
8 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Salmon:
2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Broccoli:
2 cups broccoli florets
Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, adding broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the salmon: Season and cook the salmon until done. Flake into chunks and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add butter, cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Toss pasta, broccoli, salmon, and sauce together. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Use skinless salmon for easier flaking or canned salmon as a substitute.
- Swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Enhance with red pepper flakes or extra lemon juice for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
