Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream
Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream pairs tender pasta with a velvety sauce of salmon, light cream, and sour cream, brightened by lemon zest. Subtle paprika and black pepper add warmth while leeks and red onion lend sweetness. Serve this comforting, elegant pasta for a cozy dinner or a casual date night when you want something rich yet refined.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the salmon, leek, onion, and garlic, and fry until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, sour cream, and cornstarch; pour into the skillet.
- 4
Stir in the lemon zest, pepper, and paprika.
- 5
Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 7
Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm.
- 8
Drain, then toss with the salmon sauce.
- 9
Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 602.39 kcal High 30%
- Protein 28.4 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 55.55 g 20%
- Total Fat 28.34 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 15.68 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.29 g High --
- Cholesterol 116.46 mg High 39%
- Sodium 194.68 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.02 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 198.3 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 558.46 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 64.27 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 9.03 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cornstarch, and Cut Leeks. Each serving provides about 602.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cornstarch, Cut Leeks, Fettuccine Pasta. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 602.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream healthy?
- Fettuccine with Luscious Salmon Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 602.39 calories and 28.4 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 194.68 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.68 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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