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Creamy Lemon and Fresh Tomato Salmon Pasta

This creamy lemon and fresh tomato salmon pasta is an easy and fresh weeknight meal that's ready in only 20 minutes.

Maker: Salt & Lavender

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Creamy Lemon and Fresh Tomato Salmon Pasta

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

Tags

dinnereasypastaseafood

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20 min estimated total time for 2 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cooked spaghetti (or other pasta)
  • 1/2 pound fresh salmon
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 medium tomatoes (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon zest of 1 medium lemon (about 1 tbsp juice)
  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil a salted pot of water and cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle both sides of the salmon with Italian seasoning and salt & pepper, to taste.
  3. 3
    Add the salmon to the pan and cook for 3 minutes/side. Remove salmon and set aside.
  4. 4
    Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth, and cook for about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Add the tomatoes back in the pan and increase heat to medium. Stir until the tomatoes are heated through.
  6. 6
    Add the salmon back in the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  7. 7
    Once the pasta is cooked, toss it with the sauce. Serve with parsley and some extra grated parmesan.