Description
This Salmon Pasta in a creamy lemon garlic sauce is a quick, easy, and decadent meal ready in just 30 minutes! Tender roasted salmon, fresh broccoli, and fettuccine are tossed in a rich, garlicky, pesto-infused sauce with a hint of lemon. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or a simple yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon & Broccoli:
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Pasta & Sauce:
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Cook Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook fettuccine until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain and toss pasta with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
2. Roast Salmon & Broccoli:
- Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
- Place salmon on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin-side down.
- Sprinkle with seasonings, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with cubed butter.
- Toss broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread onto the same baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon reaches 125-135ยฐF internally and flakes easily.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sautรฉ for 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Lower heat and whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, pesto, and salt.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese until melted.
4. Assemble the Pasta:
- Add pasta and roasted broccoli to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Flake salmon into chunks, then gently fold into the pasta.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water or extra heavy cream as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Notes
- Make It Lighter: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or use extra broth.
- Extra Flavor: Add red pepper flakes for a slight kick.
- Storage: Keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (ยผ of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg