Creamy Salmon Pasta

This Creamy Salmon Pasta is a luscious, flavor-packed dish that combines tender, pan-seared salmon with a silky, herbed cream sauce. It starts with perfectly cooked pasta and bite-sized pieces of salmon seasoned and sautéed until golden. A base of caramelized onions, roasted garlic, and butter provides rich flavor, while heavy cream brings it all together. Finished with herbs and Parmesan cheese, it’s a dish that’s both comforting and elegant. Ideal for a cozy night in or a quick but impressive dinner.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Seafood

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 plates

Calories: 1,018 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
1 - salmon filet
1 tablespoon - olive oil
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ - yellow onion
2 tablespoon - unsalted butter
2 cloves - garlic
1 ¼ cup - heavy cream
¼ teaspoon - paprika
½ teaspoon - dried oregano
¼ teaspoon - onion powder
¼ teaspoon - garlic powder
¼ cup - Reserved pasta water
⅛ - chives or parsley
⅛ - Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add salmon pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add diced onion and butter. Cook until the onion is caramelized and golden.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Return the cooked salmon to the pan along with the cooked pasta. Add a splash of reserved pasta water and stir gently to coat everything in the sauce.
Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and chopped chives or parsley.