Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

– 2 salmon fillets, cut into chunks
– 8 oz fettuccine pasta
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tbsp butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ tsp black pepper
– ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

 

Directions:

1. Cook the Pasta: Boil fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Sear the Salmon: Season salmon chunks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth.
4. Combine: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, then add the salmon back on top.
5. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!