Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta 🍝🧄🐟
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 salmon fillets, cut into chunks
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
Begin by bringing a sizable pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add in the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package directions until it reaches an al dente texture. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Salmon:
While your pasta cooks, season the salmon chunks generously with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place the salmon into the skillet. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side, allowing the salmon to become golden brown and just cooked through. When finished, remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
3. Create the Garlic Butter Sauce:
Reduce the heat to medium, keeping the same skillet for the sauce. Add the butter and let it melt completely. Once melted, add the minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for approximately 1 minute or until you can smell its delicious aroma. Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and add the lemon juice, stirring everything together. If you enjoy a little heat, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 3-4 minutes, letting it thicken slightly.
4. Incorporate the Cheese:
Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the garlic butter sauce, mixing continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as necessary.
5. Combine and Serve:
Now, add the drained fettuccine pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently in the creamy garlic butter sauce until all the pasta is well-coated. Serve the pasta onto plates and top each serving with the seared salmon chunks. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the salmon for extra flavor. Finally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving hot.
Enjoy your delicious meal!