Description
Salmon Pasta with Brussels Sprouts is a creamy, nutritious, and gourmet-feeling dinner combining tender pasta, flaky salmon, and crisp Brussels sprouts in a luscious sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish balances rich creaminess with fresh brightness, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 salmon fillets, skinless (about 6 ounces each)
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Vegetables
- 12 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Oils and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional
- Chopped fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the sprouts until tender and lightly golden, about 6–8 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Cook the Salmon: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Place salmon fillets skinless side down and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until opaque and flaky. Remove salmon and let cool slightly, then break into large chunks.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine and Serve: Gently fold Brussels sprouts and salmon chunks into the sauce. Add cooked pasta and toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until sauce coats pasta smoothly. Sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cook pasta just until al dente to maintain texture when combined with sauce.
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it moist and flaky.
- Reserve some pasta water to help the sauce bind well to the noodles.
- Use fresh garlic, lemon zest, and herbs for the brightest flavor.
- Keep heat low when cooking the sauce to prevent cream from curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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