Description
A light and elegant Mediterranean-style pasta dish featuring seared salmon, garlic, and a bright lemon sauce.
Ingredients
12 oz linguine or spaghetti
1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp red chili flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente.
Step 2: Season salmon and sear in 2 tbsp oil for 4 minutes per side; flake into pieces.
Step 3: Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles.
Step 4: Sauté garlic and chili flakes in remaining oil until fragrant.
Step 5: Add lemon juice, zest, pasta, and 1/2 cup pasta water to the pan.
Step 6: Toss vigorously to emulsify the sauce until glossy.
Step 7: Fold in salmon and parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
Always use fresh lemon for the best flavor; the zest is essential for the aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
