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Salmon & Pea Pasta with Creamy Lemon Sauce

Salmon & Pea Pasta with Creamy Lemon Sauce in 30 Minutes

A quick and elegant Salmon & Pea Pasta with a creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Penne Pasta Ideal for holding onto the creamy sauce.
For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh, or can use canned salmon.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Crème Fraîche Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 whole Lemon Zested and juiced.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas If fresh, briefly blanch.
  • 1 whole Banana Shallot Finely chopped.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil For sautéing.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Dill For garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper, then place skin-side down on prepared sheet. Bake for about 12-15 minutes.
  3. While salmon bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet, heat neutral oil and sauté finely chopped banana shallot for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add frozen peas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
  6. Reduce heat to low, stir in crème fraîche, lemon juice, and zest, and warm for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the skillet, tossing gently with reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
  8. Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley or dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; freeze for longer storage. Always use reserved pasta water for best texture.

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