This Healthy Salmon Pasta Without Cream is light yet so delicious and full of flavor that it will become one of your favorite homemade pasta ever!
No cream was used in this recipe, yet the taste and texture are still excellent thanks to the delicate touch and savory taste of butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
It is also topped with parmesan cheese so just imagine how cheesy this dish will be! The salmon gives your pasta that undeniably rich, buttery, and kind of citrusy taste that indeed alleviates the whole pasta flavor. Your classic Italian pasta has just been improved with crisp and tasty salmon.
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Healthy Salmon Pasta Without Cream
Full of flavors and delicate texture, this easy salmon pasta recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner as you can prepare so quickly and easily. This delicious pasta dish can also make a classy and romantic dinner at home.
Servings of this pasta with your favorite drink can make any night feel so special; you just gotta try it yourself. Truth be told, you may serve this pasta for any occasion since its taste will never disappoint.
Why Does This Recipe Work?
If you love classic Italian pasta dishes with a twist, then you have to try this recipe at home. Here are some of the best things about this dish:
- This is a simple and easy recipe to make at home, especially if you are just beginning to experiment with your cooking skills.
- This delicious salmon pasta dish has no cream making it light yet super delicious. Plus, it is a healthy comfort food you can indulge yourself on days you are craving something delicious without risking your health.
- What a perfect inclusion to your weeknight dinner menu this pasta would be! Everyone in the family will love the simplicity and excellence in the flavor of this dish, so try it out now!
- There are endless ways you may serve this pasta dish.
- This is a budget-friendly recipe with a 5-star restaurant taste. You can enjoy several servings of this pasta dish without having to spend hundreds of dollars like you will have to if you are going to a fine restaurant.
- Healthy and quick dinner for the whole family made with simple ingredients.
What’s in This Recipe?
Dried Pasta. You may use any kind of pasta you would like, and you can also use whole wheat pasta if you like.
Skinless salmon Fillets. Pasta and salmon is a classic combination of Italian pasta. Salmon, despite being a mild-flavored fish, gives this recipe a rich and slightly oily taste to it.
Salt and Black Pepper. Use salt and pepper to season the fresh salmon for better flavor.
Flour. The fresh salmon should be dredged in flour to make it crispy and to protect the salmon from soaking up too much oil.
Olive Oil. Cook the salmon in olive oil.
Butter. It helps in cooking the salmon and giving it a delicate touch of taste.
Chicken Broth. Chicken broth does not only make this recipe healthier but will also add depth of flavor to the sauce formed in the skillet. However, you can use vegetable broth instead if you like.
Fresh Lemon Juice. It enhances the flavor of the pasta, making the whole dish taste more savory. You can add lemon zest as well for extra lemon flavor.
Garlic Cloves. It is one of the best flavoring agents you can use in cooking this pasta.
Fresh Parsley and Parmesan Cheese. Garnish this dish with fresh parsley. Fresh parsley helps lessen the fishy aftertaste of the salmon.
How to Make Healthy Salmon Pasta Without Cream?
One: Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions, then drain it.
Two: Now, dry the salmon with a paper towel, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper and dredge it in the flour.
Three: Cook the salmon: Heat both oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the salmon and cook it for about 2-3 minutes on each side; take it out of the skillet and set it aside.
Four: Add chicken broth, lemon juice and garlic into the skillet over medium heat and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes; then add the salmon bites back into the skillet and break it up with your wooden spoon into bite-size pieces.
Five: Cook it for a few more minutes until it’s fully cooked; toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, garnish with parsley and serve.
Top Tips!
- The only way to season the pasta itself is by salting the water in which it is boiled. To impart flavor to the pasta, the water should have “a taste of the sea” in it. A tablespoon of salt is required for every three litres of water that you use.
- For best results, before you add the uncooked pasta to the water, you need to be sure that the water is already boiling. If you add the noodles too early in the process, they will become mushy and will not be thoroughly cooked.
- As soon as you put the pasta in the water, you should start stirring it. This keeps the pasta from clumping together, as well as preventing it from clinging to the bottom or sides of the pot.
Recipe Variations
- Add pecorino cheese alongside your parmesan cheese for better flavor.
- If you want an extra or a little bit of heat, feel free to use red pepper flakes.
- To make dairy-free salmon pasta, use extra virgin olive oil and skip the butter.
- You may add some vegetables, such as bell peppers, green beans, peas or spinach, for a touch of veggies.
- Add some fresh herbs such as cilantro, thyme, rosemary or fresh basil.
- Garnish your dish with parmesan cheese; it is a classic addition to Italian pasta.
Serving Suggestions
This simple salmon pasta recipe is an excellent pair for garlic bread if you are planning to make a simple and quick weeknight dinner for the family.
Cajun Fried Shrimp and Caramelized Mushrooms and Onions are two of the perfect side dishes you can serve with your salmon pasta as well.
Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Spiral-Shaped Greek Cheese Pie, and Crispy Garlic Parmesan Potatoes are delicious and cheesy side dishes that will taste so good alongside your salmon pasta that has been topped with parmesan cheese.
Storage
To Store: This dish is best served warm. If there is leftover pasta, you may place it in an airtight container before refrigerating it for up to three days.
Freezing: This pasta can be frozen for up to 1 month in an airtight container; thaw it overnight, then reheat in the microwave.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, of course! You just have to swap the butter and parmesan cheese with something vegan-friendly, like using plant-based butter and Nooch It! parmesan cheese, which is a great choice for vegan parmesan. For the chicken broth, there are plant-based chicken stocks available at any supermarket you may use instead.
You may use leftover salmon, but you still have to dredge it in flour and cook it in butter and oil.
If you have a thermometer: The internal temperature of the salmon has to be between 125 to 130 degrees F.
You can use milk or chicken broth.
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Recipe
Healthy Salmon Pasta Without Cream
Equipment
- Pot
- Colander
Ingredients
- 226 g fresh salmon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup plain flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 120 g uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, , finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions, then drain it.120 g uncooked pasta
- Now, dry the salmon with a paper towel, then sprinkle it with salt and pepper and dredge it in the flour.226 g fresh salmon, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup plain flour
- Cook the salmon: Heat both oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the salmon and cook it for about 2-3 minutes on each side; take it out of the skillet and set it aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon butter, 226 g fresh salmon
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice and garlic into the skillet over medium heat and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes; then add the salmon back into the skillet and break it up with your wooden spoon into bite-size pieces.½ cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic
- Cook it for a few more minutes until it's fully cooked; toss the pasta into the skillet, garnish with parsley and serve.1 tablespoon fresh parsley,
Notes
- The only way to season the pasta itself is by salting the water in which it is boiled. To impart flavor to the pasta, the water should have “a taste of the sea” in it. A tablespoon of salt is required for every three litres of water that you use.
- For best results, before you add the uncooked pasta to the water, you need to be sure that the water is already boiling. If you add the noodles too early in the process, they will become mushy and will not be thoroughly cooked.
- As soon as you put the pasta in the water, you should start stirring it. This keeps the pasta from clumping together, as well as preventing it from clinging to the bottom or sides of the pot.
Variations
- Add pecorino cheese alongside your parmesan cheese for better flavor.
- If you want an extra or a little bit of heat, feel free to use red pepper flakes.
- To make dairy-free salmon pasta, use extra virgin olive oil and skip the butter.
- Add some fresh herbs such as cilantro, thyme, rosemary or fresh basil.
- You may add some vegetables, such as bell peppers, green beans, peas or spinach, for a touch of veggies.
- Garnish your dish with parmesan cheese; it is a classic addition to Italian pasta.
Raya
This is one of the easiest pasta recipes, thanks.
Isabella
I added some fresh thyme, and it was so good.