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Lemon Salmon Pasta
This Lemon Salmon Pasta is unbelievably easy, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a busy weeknight, as it comes together in just 30 minutes or less.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- skillet
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook Pasta
2
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente; do not overcook.
3
Drain pasta, but reserve 1 cup of the pasta water to set aside. Sprinkle with 3-4 TB olive oil to prevent sticking. Keep warm and set aside.
olive oil4 tablespoons
4
Cook Sauce
5
While pasta is cooking: Place butter in a large heavy skillet and heat over medium high heat until warm.
butter (salted)3 tablespoons
6
Add onion and stir ⏱️ 1 minute or until translucent. Add garlic and stir ⏱️ 1 minute until fragrant.
large onion (chopped)1garlic (chopped)5 cloves
7
Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a simmer; stir occasionally and simmer ⏱️ 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add lemon juice and remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
8
Microwave Asparagus
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Place asparagus tips in a shallow, microwavable dish. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and microwave ⏱️ 1-2 minutes or just until asparagus turns a bright green color.
fresh asparagus tips (2-inch pieces)2 cups
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Toss Together
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In a large pot or serving dish, gently toss pasta with lemon sauce to combine well. Add desired amount of reserved pasta sauce to loosen as needed.
12
Gently toss in the cooked asparagus and smoked salmon. Add salt and pepper to taste, as needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
527 kcal
fat Content
23 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
354 mg
protein Content
19 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
46 mg
carbohydrate Content
62 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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