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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Fettuccine That Delights Every Bite

Enjoy this Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Fettuccine for a quick and delightful weeknight dinner that rivals restaurant quality.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Fettuccine
  • 12 oz Fettuccine Can swap with gluten-free pasta.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Can use frozen salmon, thaw completely before cooking.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Butter Use vegetable shortening for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider a mix of Greek yogurt and milk for a lighter sauce.
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Choose low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grana Padano or nutritional yeast can replace it for a vegetarian option.
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit if you prefer no spice.
To Finish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Basil or chives are alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice is a good substitute.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat, place the salmon skin-side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, drizzle with lemon juice before removing from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, melt an additional tablespoon of butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in heavy cream and broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss until coated, adding reserved pasta water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
  5. Plate the pasta, placing a salmon fillet on top, and garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and crushed red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the salmon is dry before cooking and reserve pasta water for sauce consistency.

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