Salmon Pasta is a rich, creamy and flavorful seafood pasta dish. This Italian dish is made with angel hair pasta, milk, basic seasonings, and a delicious pan-seared salmon. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Salmon Pasta with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the cooking process simple and clear. This Creamy Salmon Pasta is one of the best pasta dishes that can be made in under 30 minutes. And it is perfect to serve for lunch and dinner on a busy weekday, weekend, or on a regular day to satisfy your craving.
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What is Salmon Pasta?
Salmon Pasta is a rich, creamy, and flavor-loaded seafood pasta dish. It is usually made with baked or pan-seared salmon that is tossed in a creamy one-pot angel hair pasta. This Salmon Pasta is one of the easy-to-make dishes that satisfy your craving for an Italian seafood meal.
It is an amazing pasta meal that is perfect to serve on weeknights, weekends, or date nights. You can also serve it with roasted veggies, or salads on a regular day for lunch or dinner. And the best part is it is also one of the best kids-friendly dishes your little one will love.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will require to make this Salmon Pasta are basic pantry elements and you might already have some of them at your home. If not they should be easily available in supermarkets around. So let's see what are they below.
For Seasoning Salmon
Following are the ingredients required to season Salmon.
- Salmon - I have used 1 pound of skinless salmon fillets here but you can feel free to customize the quantity as per your preferences
- Oil - For rubbing the salmon and for pan-frying them. I have used canola oil and you can also use olive oil, coconut oil, or other cooking oil of your choice
- Seasoning Powders - Garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt to season the salmon
For Pasta
Following are the ingredients required to make Salmon Pasta.
- Pasta - You can use any kind of pasta that's handy to you but here I have used angel hair pasta
- Butter - Unsalted butter to saute the aromatics
- Aromatics - Garlic and onions for achieving fresh flavors
- Milk - Full fat milk gives a creamy texture to your pasta but you can also use heavy cream or half n half milk to achieve similar results
- Chicken Broth - You can use chicken or veg broth but I have used only water here
- Seasonings - Italian seasoning mix, chili flakes, and black pepper powder for flavor and slight heat
- Fresh Herbs - You can use fresh herbs like cilantro leaves, and parsley leaves for fresh aroma and flavor
- Parmesan Cheese - For rich cheesy flavor
How to make Salmon Pasta?
The recipe I have shared here is a creamy Salmon Pasta made with pan-seared salmon and creamy one-pot pasta. This seafood pasta is a flavorful quick-to-make dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes for a delightful meal.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this dish but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Prep Seasoning Mix - In a glass bowl, add the garlic, chili, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well and reserve the seasoning mix for later use
- Season the Salmon - On a plate, add the salmon fillets and pour 1 tsp of cooking oil. Rub the oil all over the salmon fillets. Season the salmon with the seasoning mix that we already prepared in the previous step
- Fry the Salmon - In a pan, pour 2 tbsp of oil, and add the seasoned salmon fillets. Fry them on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and fry them for another 2 minutes. Make sure to flip on all sides to cook the fish evenly on sides
- Remove and Reserve - Remove the salmon from the oil and flake them into medium pieces and reserve it for later use
- Saute the Aromatics -In the same pan or pot with the remaining oil, add 1 tbsp of butter and add minced garlic. Saute the garlic until it turns aromatic. Add the onions and saute until it turns soft
- Add the Seasonings - Add the Italian seasoning, chili flakes, black pepper powder, and salt, and give a good mix
- Pour the Milk - Pour 2 cups of full-fat milk, and 1 cup of water and give a good mix. Bring the mixture to boil
- Add the Pasta - Add the Angel Hair pasta and allow it to dissolve
- Cook the pasta - Cook the pasta until turns thick and tender. Always make sure to stir on and off the pasta during the cooking process
- Mix the fried Salmon - Add the fried salmon, and cilantro leaves and give a gentle toss
- Add the Cheese - Finally, garnish with parmesan cheese and remove from heat
Calories
This Salmon Pasta contains 393 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Tips
- For Creamy Pasta - I have used full-fat milk here to achieve a creamy one-pot pasta but you can also use white sauces like bechamel sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, or Alfredo Sauce to toss the cooked pasta for similar results
- For Seafood Flavor - Using the leftover salmon fried oil along with unsalted butter to make pasta delivers the unique seafood flavor to your pasta dish
- Salmon - Even though I have pan-fried the salmon here, you can also use your leftover grilled salmon, or baked salmon for this recipe
- For Tomato Flavor - Even though the recipe shared here is a creamy Salmon Pasta you can use the classic tomato pasta sauce or marinara sauce to toss in your pasta
- Cheese - Finally garnishing the Salmon Pasta with parmesan Cheese delivers the cheesy richness to your pasta
Storage Suggestions
Serve this dish immediately warm to enjoy its freshness and seafood flavor. But you can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a day in a closed airtight container.
Serving Suggestions
This Creamy Salmon Pasta tastes great on its own but you can also serve it with roasted green beans, roasted broccoli, or salad of your choice for lunch and dinner.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar pasta recipes below and more at Italian recipes.
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- White Sauce Pasta
- Bechamel Sauce (White Sauce)
- Masala Pasta
More Salmon recipes:
- Grilled Salmon
- Air Fryer Salmon
- Pan Fried Salmon
- Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
- Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
- Salmon Tandoori
Salmon Pasta Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Salmon Pasta Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a delicious restaurant-style meal at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Ingredients
For Seasoning Salmon
- 1 lb Salmon Fillet
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder
- Salt, as needed
- 1 tsp Oil
For Making Pasta
- 8 oz Angel Hair Pasta
- 1 tbsp Butter, Unsalted
- 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Onion, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- ¼ tsp Pepper Powder
- Salt, as needed
- 2 cups Milk, full fat
- 1 cup Water, or Chicken Broth
- Cilantro Leaves, to garnish
- Parmesan Cheese, to garnish
- 2 tbsp Oil, for frying fish
Instructions
To Pan Fry the Salmon
- In a glass bowl, add the garlic, chili, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well and reserve the seasoning mix for later use
- On a plate, add the salmon fillets and pour 1 tsp of cooking oil. Rub the oil all over the salmon fillets
- Season the salmon with the seasoning mix that we already prepared in the previous step. Now the Salmon fillets are ready to be fried
- In a pan, pour 2 tbsp of oil and add the seasoned salmon fillets. Fry them in medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes
- Flip and fry them for another 2 minutes. Make sure to flip on all sides to cook the fish evenly on sides
- Remove the salmon from the oil and flake them into medium pieces and reserve it for later use
To make Salmon Pasta
- In the same pan or pot with the remaining oil, add 1 tbsp of butter and add minced garlic. Saute the garlic until it turns aromatic
- Add the onions and saute until it turns soft
- Add the Italian seasoning, chili flakes, black pepper powder, salt, and give a good mix
- Pour 2 cups of full-fat milk, and 1 cup of water and give a good mix. Bring the mixture to boil
- Add the Angel Hair pasta and allow it to dissolve
- Cook the pasta until turns thick and tender. Always make sure to stir on and off the pasta during the cooking process
- Add the fried salmon, cilantro leaves and give a gentle toss
- Finally, garnish with parmesan cheese and remove from heat. Now the delicious Salmon Pasta is ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this creamy Salmon Pasta with roasted green beans, roasted broccoli, or salad of your choice for lunch and dinner
Video
Notes
- For Creamy Pasta - I have used full-fat milk here to achieve a creamy one-pot pasta but you can also use the white sauces like bechamel sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, or Alfredo Sauce to toss the cooked pasta for similar results
- For Seafood Flavor - Using the leftover salmon fried oil along with unsalted butter to make pasta delivers the unique seafood flavor to your pasta dish
- Salmon - Even though I have pan-fried the salmon here, you can also use your leftover grilled salmon or baked salmon for this recipe
- Cheese - Finally garnishing the Salmon Pasta with parmesan Cheese delivers the cheesy richness to your pasta
Nutrition
FAQ
Salmon Pasta is a rich, creamy, and flavor-loaded seafood pasta dish. It is usually made with baked or pan-seared salmon that is tossed in a creamy one-pot angel hair pasta. This Salmon Pasta is one of the easy-to-make dishes that satisfy your craving for an Italian seafood meal.
Yes, you can use the classic tomato pasta sauce instead of white sauce.
The recipe shared above is made without cream and here I have used milk and cheese for a creamy texture.
Yes, you can reheat the pasta in a microwave for 1 minute on high or on the stovetop.
This Salmon Pasta contains 393 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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