Description
Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines tender salmon with zesty lemon and aromatic dill, all enveloped in a creamy pasta base. This delightful recipe is perfect for both special occasions and quick weeknight dinners, impressing family and friends alike. With its burst of flavors and simple ingredients, you’ll feel like a gourmet chef in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook fettuccine until al dente (about 8 minutes), then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add minced garlic until fragrant. Add salmon fillets skin-side down, cooking for about 5 minutes per side until flaky.
- Remove salmon; pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the pan's bottom. Stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Return cooked fettuccine to the skillet with fresh dill; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve on plates, garnishing with additional dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg