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
- 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
- Protein 16.97 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.7 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.71 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 41.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 81.11 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.69 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.16 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 27.13 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source
- Potassium 268.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 27.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.49 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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