Description
Lemon dill salmon pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of gourmet dining into your home. Fresh salmon fillets are perfectly seared and tossed with al dente linguine, brightened by zesty lemon juice and fragrant dill. This simple yet elegant recipe is ideal for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners, promising to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add linguine, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the salmon: Season fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the salmon: Place skin-side down in the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip carefully.
- Add garlic and dill: Once flipped, add minced garlic and fresh dill around the salmon; sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with the salmon, drizzle with lemon juice, mixing gently to combine flavors.
- Serve: Plate while warm; sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg