Description
A delightful and healthy pasta dish featuring succulent salmon, fresh dill, and zesty lemon, all ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and measure all ingredients; prepare salted water to boil.
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a rapid boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until flaky.
- Sauté Garlic: Remove salmon and add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about one minute until fragrant.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta to the skillet with lemon juice and dill; gently toss. Flake in pieces of salmon, combining gently.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra dill if desired. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg