Salmon and Broccoli Pasta
Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta with Tender Broccoli Florets
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or linguine)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Add broccoli florets to the pot during the last 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove and flake into large chunks.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and chili flakes (if using), cooking until fragrant.
Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add lemon zest and juice.
Add the flaked salmon and cooked broccoli to the sauce. Toss gently to coat.
Stir in the cooked pasta, using reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 595 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Creamy. Citrusy. Comforting. This Salmon and Broccoli Pasta is packed with flavor, omega-3s, and cheesy goodness!
Salmon and Broccoli Pasta
Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta with Tender Broccoli Florets
Ingredients:
12 oz pasta (fusilli, penne, or linguine)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Add broccoli florets to the pot during the last 3 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove and flake into large chunks.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and chili flakes (if using), cooking until fragrant.
Pour in cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add lemon zest and juice.
Add the flaked salmon and cooked broccoli to the sauce. Toss gently to coat.
Stir in the cooked pasta, using reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 595 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#salmonpasta #broccolipasta #creamysalmon #quickseafooddinner #pastaandfish #healthycomfortfood #weeknightmeals #garliccream #lemonpasta #familydinnerideas #omega3rich #onepotpasta #fishandveggies #parmesansauce #homemadepasta #lightcreamsauce #broccoliandcheese #simplegourmet #easypastarecipe #salmonrecipes
Creamy. Citrusy. Comforting. This Salmon and Broccoli Pasta is packed with flavor, omega-3s, and cheesy goodness!