Quick Lemon-Garlic Salmon Pasta
80% authentic · Mediterranean-inspired
A bright and zesty pasta dish that comes together quickly, perfect for a weeknight meal. Features pan-seared salmon, linguine, and a light lemon-garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
- Salmon fillet1 lb
- Linguine pasta12 oz
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Garlic, thinly sliced4 cloves
- Lemon, juiced and zested1
- Fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup
- Red pepper flakes1/4 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Cook linguine according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon cubes and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing over medium-low heat until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the drained linguine to the skillet. Toss well to coat. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
- 6
Gently fold in the cooked salmon cubes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
