DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Cook the pasta until tender and reserve some pasta water.
DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
FISH · DINNER
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta recipe with pasta, salmon, and olive oil. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time25 min
YieldServes 3
DietFish & Seafood
Shopping10 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
5 steps · about 25 minutes total
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Step 2
Cook the salmon in olive oil over medium heat until opaque and cooked through. Flake into large pieces.
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Step 3
Add garlic to the pan, then stir in cream, lemon zest and lemon juice.
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Step 4
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Toss in the pasta and parmesan, adding pasta water as needed.
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Step 5
Fold in the salmon gently, season and serve.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Seafood cooks quickly, so watch the final minutes closely and follow local food-safety guidance.
Reserve a little pasta water before draining; a splash can help loosen and coat the sauce.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
Yes. A similar short pasta can usually be swapped for another short shape, while spaghetti-style pasta works best with sauces designed to coat long strands.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta is a dinner idea built around pasta, salmon, olive oil, and garlic. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 25 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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