Salmon Pasta in Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 250 grams Dried Pasta(1 lb)
• 400 grams Salmon (1 lb) (skinless)
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon Flour
• 1/2 cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan (freshly shredded)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• pinch of chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cook Pasta ---

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to boil. Season with enough salt. Add dry pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.

3. 3

   --- Cook Salmon ---

4. 4

   Cut skinless salmon into small pieces. Add pepper, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning. Toss well and let it rest for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   In a 12-inch skillet heat butter until it foams. Add salmon to the skillet.

6. 6

   Cook for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1 minute. Switch off the flame.

7. 7

   Using a slotted spoon carefully(and quickly) remove the salmon pieces( draining excess fat into the skillet). Keep covered in a bowl.

8. 8

   --- Make Lemon Cream Sauce for Salmon Pasta ---

9. 9

   There will be enough butter in the skillet after cooking the salmon. Heat the skillet if it has cooled down.

10. 10

    Add minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for another 30 seconds.

11. 11

    Lower the flame, slowly add chicken stock, and whisk continuously unit the mixture looks smooth.

12. 12

    Add heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan, remaining Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Mix everything and simmer for a minute.

13. 13

    Switch off the flame. Add fresh lemon juice, cooked pasta, cooked salmon, and chopped parsley. Toss everything.

14. 14

    For more sauce, add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water.

15. 15

    While serving sprinkle more parmesan cheese on top if desired.