Salmon and Lemon Pasta Recipe

Here’s a light yet elegant Salmon and Lemon Pasta recipe — creamy, bright, and ready in under 30 minutes! 🍋🐟🍝

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🍝 Salmon and Lemon Pasta

🐟 Ingredients (Serves 3–4):

• 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (optional)

• 1 cup cooked salmon (flaked — leftover or baked fresh)

• 1/2 cup half-and-half or light cream (or use Greek yogurt for a lighter option)

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta:

   • Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions.

   • Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the rest.

2. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.

   • Add garlic (and onion if using) and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.

   • Stir in lemon zest and crushed red pepper flakes.

3. Add Cream & Salmon:

   • Lower heat and pour in half-and-half (or cream).

   • Stir in flaked salmon and heat gently for 2–3 minutes — don’t overcook.

4. Combine with Pasta:

   • Add drained pasta directly into the skillet.

   • Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan, and a splash of reserved pasta water until creamy.

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Finish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill.

   • Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges on the side.

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🌟 Tips:

• For a lighter version, skip the cream and just toss pasta with olive oil, lemon juice, and salmon.

• Add capers, spinach, or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and color.

• Works beautifully with smoked salmon too — just add it at the end (don’t cook it).

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Would you like me to give you a creamy garlic version (like a lemon–alfredo salmon pasta)? It’s extra luxurious but still simple to make.