Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta: A Quick and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
A quick and flavorful lemon dill salmon pasta with a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners. Combines fresh ingredients for bold taste with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 ounces uncooked pasta
1/2 pound fresh salmon
Salt & pepper to taste
Flour for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Optional garnish: fresh parsley, parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions
Prepare salmon: season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat
Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes per side until golden
Add garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice; simmer for 1 minute
Stir in heavy cream and dill, reducing to thicken
Toss cooked pasta into the pan with sauce until well coated
Season to taste and garnish with optional parsley and parmesan
Notes
Chicken or shrimp can substitute salmons
dried dill can replace fresh (1 teaspoon dried = 1 tablespoon chopped)
Reduce butter and oil for a lighter version
Chicken broth must be halal-certified
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/lemon-dill-salmon-pasta/