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Caper Salmon Pasta

Caper Salmon Pasta

Creamy caper salmon pasta made with flaky salmon, parmesan, fresh dill, and a silky lemon cream sauce tossed with linguine for a cozy and flavorful dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 2 salmon fillets, about 12 ounces total
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for about 4 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through. Remove and break into chunks.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and stir gently. Add parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and capers.
  6. Add cooked linguine and reserved pasta water. Toss until the sauce coats the pasta smoothly.
  7. Fold the salmon chunks back into the pasta carefully.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh dill and extra black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Freshly grated parmesan melts more smoothly into the sauce.
  • Add extra pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Fresh dill gives the brightest flavor for this dish.
  • Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of cream or broth.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian Inspired
  • Diet: Low Salt

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 640
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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