Salmon Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Salmon Spaghetti with Lemon Garlic Sauce is a light yet flavorful dish featuring flaky salmon, zesty lemon, and rich garlic butter tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. It’s an easy, elegant meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Equipment
- Large pot (for boiling pasta)
- Large skillet (for cooking salmon and sauce)
- Tongs or pasta forkS
- harp knife and cutting board
- Zester or grater (for lemon zest)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225g spaghetti
- 2 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skinless
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1/2 cup pasta water reserved
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
Cook the Salmon:
- While the pasta cooks, season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove salmon and flake it into large chunks.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and reserved pasta water. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Combine:
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta with the lemon garlic sauce. Gently fold in the flaked salmon.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon zest if desired. Serve warm!