Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta
**Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets, cut into chunks
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
**Directions:
1. Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Sear the Salmon: Season salmon chunks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
4. Combine: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, then add the salmon back on top.
5. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy! 😊