Salmon Pasta Without Cream
Salmon pasta without cream is a super light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, as it’s quick and easy to prepare and goes well with almost any side dish.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 205kcal
Equipment
- Pot
- Skillet
- Garlic press
- Colander
Ingredients
- 226 g fresh salmon fillets , skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 120 g uncooked pasta, I use Cavatappi
- 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 (DON'T overcook the pasta).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 fillets, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ cup all purpose 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 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 226 g fresh salmon fillets
- 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 tsp 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 tbsp fresh parsley,
Notes
I highly recommend using small-shaped pasta so it pairs well with the salmon pieces and makes the dish easier to eat.