Easy Past Recipes to Go With Salmon

This creamy lemon garlic salmon pasta recipe comes together in just 30 minutes from start to finish and requires only 8 simple ingredients! The flaky and tender roasted salmon pairs perfectly with the cooked linguini and simple herb lemon cream sauce.

You Will Love This

• This easy salmon recipe is loaded with flavor but simple enough for a weeknight dinner! The ingredient list is short and sweet which means you can quickly throw it together, but it still feels fancy enough to serve on date night or at your next dinner party!
• If you love this salmon pasta recipe, be sure to check out my 20-Minute Salmon Fish Cakes, this Easy Greek Salmon Bowl, or this 10-Minute Salmon Taco recipe!

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Salmon - You can use fresh or frozen salmon for this recipe. Try to find wild caught if possible - I like to use wild caught sockeye salmon from the deli section at my local grocery store for the best flavor - but you can use any type of salmon for this creamy salmon pasta dish. You can get a single one pound fillet or multiple salmon fillets - totally up to you.
• Olive Oil - Try to find an organic, cold-pressed olive oil for best flavor. You could also use avocado oil or grapeseed oil. If you prefer to use butter in this recipe, you are more than welcome to as well!
• Herbs - Dried oregano and dried thyme are my two favorites for this creamy salmon pasta but you could substitute them with dried rosemary, dried parsley, dried basil, or Italian seasoning.
• Linguine - Use your favorite long pasta for this recipe. I love linguine but angel hair, spaghetti, bucatini, or fettucine are all great options! You could also use a short cut of pasta like penne, rigatoni, or rotini but creamy sauce usually pairs best with long strands of noodles! You could also use whole wheat pasta for extra fiber.
• Pasta Water - Once you start saving your pasta water, you will never stop. The starch in the pasta water is the very best way to get your pasta sauce to stick the pasta and it also gives it a beautiful sheen that's very visually pleasing. If you forget to save pasta water, you can use broth in place but it won't give you the same flavor or texture.
• Fresh Lemon - I love to add fresh lemon slices to the roasted salmon and lemon juice and lemon zest to the sauce. The fresh lemon adds a tons of flavor, however bottled lemon juice will work in a pinch!
• Heavy Cream - This creates that rich and creamy texture that makes this recipe stand out! You can sub half and half but the sauce won't be quite as creamy and luxurious.
• Capers - These are an optional addition to this creamy salmon pasta recipe but I am OBSESSED with them. They're a delicious salty, briny bite that really compliments all the other flavors of the dish!

Instructions

Place salmon into a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and thyme along with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper.

Place sliced lemons over salmon and place them into a cold oven. No need to cover with foil.

Turn heat to 400 degrees and bake for about 25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.

Sauté garlic, oregano, thyme, and a couple of large pinches of salt and pepper in olive oil.

Add lemon juice and zest along with pasta water and bring to a gentle simmer.

Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cook over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken.

Add pasta.

Toss to coat evenly and cook for a couple of minutes until warmed through. Season to taste and transfer to a serving platter.

Serve roasted salmon over the bed of pasta. Garnish with sliced lemon and fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Tips

• Salt your pasta water! When I'm cooking a pound of pasta I'll typically add 1-3 tablespoons of Kosher salt. Salting the water is the first chance you have to season the pasta and it will make SUCH a difference in the overall flavor of the dish. Don't worry about it being too salty as most of the salt will wash away when you drain the pasta. Don't forget to save some of that pasta water for dressing the pasta though!
• Always cook pasta al dente! You still want it to have a toothsome bite after cooking. I typically boil my pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructions recommend and then start tasting it until it's perfectly al dente.
• To thicken your pasta sauce and add a bit of nutty flavor, try adding a handful of freshly shredded or grated Parmesan cheese. The cheese is going to add a delicious earthy flavor and thicken the sauce up a bit as well.
• Add any fresh veggies you enjoy to this creamy salmon pasta recipe! I love to add roasted broccoli, roasted asparagus, blistered tomatoes, or even wilted spinach to this dish to get some extra vegetables in.
• To give this salmon recipe a kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce or let your family add their own to each serving.
• You can make this recipe without the salmon if you want! The pasta on its own is SO delicious that it can stand alone as a main dish alongside a green salad, but I love the extra protein and omega-3 that the roasted salmon brings to the dish.

FAQ

What pasta sauce goes with salmon?

This super quick and easy lemon, garlic, herb cream sauce is the very best accompaniment for roasted salmon! It is classic, smooth and simple - subtle enough that it doesn't overpower the salmon which makes it one of our family's favorites!

Is salmon pasta healthy?

I prefer not to categorize foods as healthy or unhealthy, however, you can feel good about feeding this easy salmon pasta recipe to your family because you know exactly what's in it! If you're going to enjoy salmon pasta, this recipe is the best way to do it. Making delicious recipes like this at home is the easiest way to ensure that you're enjoying real, whole foods in moderation.

What is the healthiest salmon to eat?

Try to find wild-caught salmon if at all possible. It is the most sustainable and will give you the best flavor. Farmed salmon is typically lighter in color and less flavorful than wild-caught salmon. I prefer wild-caught sockeye salmon for this recipe!

Make Ahead, Storage, Freezing, and Reheating

• Make-Ahead: Because the salmon is seasoned and has lemon slices on top, I prefer not to make this dish ahead of time. It's so quick and easy that it takes just minutes to throw together so you can have it ready to go in the oven in about 5 minutes!
• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: This dish doesn't freeze well after it's cooked. And because of the seasonings and citrus on the fish, it won't freeze well before it's cooked either.
• Reheating: If you have leftover salmon pasta, you can reheat it in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add a splash of cream, broth or water to loosen up the sauce and then cook, stirring frequently until warmed through. Or use leftover salmon to make my super simple salmon cakes recipe!

Serve Salmon Pasta With:

• Easy 5 Minute Garlic Bread
• Cheesy Tomato Basil Garlic Bread
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Bread Dip
• White Bean Kale Salad

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Salmon Pasta

This creamy lemony garlic salmon pasta recipe comes together in just 30 minutes from start to finish and requires just 8 simple ingredients! The flaky and tender salmon pairs perfectly with the cooked linguini and simple herb lemon cream sauce.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Oven + Stove Top
• Cuisine: Italian

1. Place salmon into a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and thyme along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
2. Place sliced lemons over salmon and place into a cold oven.
3. Turn heat to 400 degrees and cook for about 25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
4. While the salmon is baking, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
5. In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium low heat.
6. Add garlic, oregano, thyme, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
7. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
8. Add lemon juice and zest along with pasta water and bring to a gentle simmer.
9. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Cook over medium low heat for a couple minutes until it begins to thicken.
11. Add pasta and toss to coat evenly. Cook for a couple minutes until warmed through. Season to taste and transfer to a serving platter.
12. Serve salmon over the bed of pasta. Garnish with sliced lemon and fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Notes

• Salt your pasta water! When I'm cooking a pound of pasta I'll typically add 1-3 tablespoons of Kosher salt. Salting the water is the first chance you have to season the pasta and it will make SUCH a difference in the overall flavor of the dish. Don't worry about it being too salty as most of the salt will wash away when you drain the pasta. Don't forget to save some of that pasta water for dressing the pasta though!
• Always cook pasta al dente! You still want it to have a toothsome bite after cooking. I typically boil my pasta for 1 minute less than the package instructions recommend and then start tasting it until it's perfectly al dente.
• To thicken your pasta sauce and add a bit of nutty flavor, try adding a handful of freshly shredded or grated Parmesan cheese. The cheese is going to add a delicious earthy flavor and thicken the sauce up a bit as well.
• Add any fresh veggies you enjoy to this creamy salmon pasta recipe! I love to add roasted broccoli, roasted asparagus, blistered tomatoes, or even wilted spinach to this dish to get some extra vegetables in.
• To give this salmon recipe a kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce or let your family add their own to each serving.
• You can make this recipe without the salmon if you want! The pasta on its own is SO delicious that it can stand alone as a main dish alongside a green salad, but I love the extra protein and omega-3 that the roasted salmon brings to the dish.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 362
• Sugar: 2.4 g
• Sodium: 52 mg
• Fat: 11.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 45.1 g
• Fiber: 2.1 g
• Protein: 20.6 g
• Cholesterol: 41.7 mg

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