Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta 

This Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta offers a perfect balance of rich flavors and comforting textures—flaky salmon nestled in a luscious garlic‑parmesan sauce and tossed with pasta. Ready in about 30 minutes, it comes together quickly while the pasta cooks, making it ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive date‑night meal. The dish features a silky cream sauce brightened with lemon juice and herbs that elevate the salmon’s natural richness. With simple staple ingredients and straightforward steps, it delivers restaurant‑quality taste at home. 

Ingredients

• 7 oz (200 g) uncooked spaghetti or pasta of choice
  
  

• 2 fresh salmon fillets
  
  

• 1 tsp onion powder
  
  

• Salt & pepper, to taste
  
  

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 1 Tbsp butter
  
  

• 1 Tbsp flour
  
  

• 1 tsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
  
  

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
  

• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  
  

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
  

• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  
  

Directions

1. Cook pasta: Boil salted water; cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ~½ cup pasta water, then drain.
   
   

2. Sear salmon: Season salmon with salt, pepper & onion powder. Heat oil + butter in skillet over medium‑high. Cook salmon ~3–4 min per side until golden and internal temp ~145 °F (62 °C). Transfer to plate.
   
   

3. Make roux & sauce: Reduce heat to medium; sprinkle flour into skillet, stir ~30 sec. Add garlic; sauté briefly. Pour in broth/wine; simmer 1–2 min to deglaze.
   
   

4. Finish sauce: Whisk in cream & lemon juice until smooth. Gradually stir in Parmesan until melted. Season to taste.
   
   

5. Combine salmon & pasta: Flake salmon into bite‑size pieces; return to skillet. Stir in pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
   
   

6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, makes ~6 servings)

• Calories: 561 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 47 g
  
  

• Protein: 25 g
  
  

• Fat: 30 g (Saturated fat ~15 g)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 98 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 374 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 3 g