What I like about pasta dishes is that they are quick and easy to prepare, look mouthwatering and fancy, and are always delicious. This salmon pasta dish is light and flavorful, with capellini pasta and tender chunks of salmon tossed in a creamy, buttery white wine sauce with a hint of lemon and optional red pepper flakes.
The original post also highlights salmon as a source of omega-3 fatty acids and describes this dish as a great choice for a date-night dinner.
Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Cook the capellini pasta according to the package instructions. Whole-wheat capellini may be used if preferred.
- Step 2
Season the salmon chunks with salt and black pepper, then set aside.
- Step 3
Heat a medium-large pan over medium heat.
- Step 4
Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to the pan.
- Step 5
Add the minced shallot and garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
- Step 6
Arrange the salmon chunks in the pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
- Step 7
Add the chopped basil between the salmon pieces.
- Step 8
Increase the heat to high and carefully add the white wine. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Step 9
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and add the optional red pepper flakes.
- Step 10
Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste, then turn off the heat.
- Step 11
Gently stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, taking care not to break the salmon pieces.
- Step 12
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently toss it with the salmon and sauce.
- Step 13
Drizzle with a little lemon juice from the serving slices and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Calories:615 kcal31%
- Protein:32 g64%
- Carbohydrates:31 g12%
- Sugar:2 g2%
- Salt:0.7 g12%
- Energy:2573 kJ31%
- Fat:39 g56%
