Fried Salmon Pasta

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 774kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

Salmon fillets are lightly seasoned and fried in butter until they are perfectly done. The salmon is gently flaked into bite-sized pieces and tossed with cooked pasta, lemon juice and zest, and lots of garlic. Fried Salmon Pasta is a beautiful and delicious main which takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish!

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Ingredients

450 grams pasta, cooked according to package instructions, drained well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water
1 pound salmon fillets, skin on
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

Salt and pepper the salmon on both sides.
Add 2 tablespoons of salted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
Fry the salmon skin side down for 4 minutes. Carefully flip the salmon over and fry for another 4 minutes. Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the pan to a plate. Tent with aluminum foil and set aside.
Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain well, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
While the pasta cooks, remove the skin from the salmon and discard. Gently flake the salmon into the desired size pieces.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Next, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and cooked pasta, along with the salt and ground black pepper. Using tongs, toss the pasta well until coated in the garlic and lemon mixture. Add in some of the reserved pasta water if needed. It will loosen up the pasta if it’s too thick and clumpy.
Finally, add the salmon and parsley. Gently toss to incorporate.
Serve with lemon slices or wedges.

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