Lemon Pasta with Salmon
Lemon Pasta with Salmon pairs al dente penne with flaky cooked salmon, sautéed onion, and garlic for a bright, satisfying bite. Fresh parsley and lemon zest lift the flavors while a touch of butter and olive oil give it a glossy finish. It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that tastes fresh and lively, perfect for using leftover salmon.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon Pasta with Salmon, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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
- 62
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 11 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion to the melted butter mixture and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add salmon and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Stir in parsley and lemon zest. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining oil and butter and stir until glossy.
- Calories 259.27 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 16.97 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 22.12 g 8%
- Total Fat 11.7 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.71 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.42 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 81.11 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.69 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.66 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 268.44 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 27.01 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 13.53 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lemon Pasta with Salmon is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Lemon, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 259.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon Pasta with Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil, Penne Pasta. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon Pasta with Salmon?
- 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 259.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon Pasta with Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemon Pasta with Salmon healthy?
- Lemon Pasta with Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 259.27 calories and 16.97 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.71 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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