Description
Looking for the best lemon dill salmon pasta recipe? This creamy quick and easy dinner is fresh healthy and packed with flavor! Perfect for weeknights date nights or light meals this simple pasta dish is one of the best easy ideas for a delicious seafood pasta dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 10 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Sear in butter and oil until cooked through. Flake and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet for 30 seconds.
- Pour in cream. Add lemon zest and juice. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add flaked salmon and cooked pasta. Toss gently to coat.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in fresh dill.
- Serve warm with extra dill and lemon zest on top.
Notes
- Use smoked salmon for a different twist.
- Swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Don’t overcook salmon—it should stay moist and flaky.
- Great served cold the next day as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg