Description
Indulge in a delightful combination of tender salmon, flavorful Brussels sprouts, and creamy pasta with this easy-to-follow recipe for Salmon Pasta with Brussels Sprouts. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts (trimmed and thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Cook the Salmon: Season and cook salmon in olive oil until just cooked through.
- Sauté Brussels Sprouts: Cook Brussels sprouts, add garlic, then mix in cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice.
- Combine: Flake salmon, add to skillet with cooked pasta, toss gently, season, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Smoked or canned salmon can be used as alternatives.
- Enhance flavor with capers or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
