Brown Butter Salmon Pasta
Calories: 34
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
This Brown Butter Salmon Pasta is creamy, quick, and restaurant-worthy! Tender salmon pieces tossed with pasta in a sage brown butter cream sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 400 grams (14 oz) Salmon fillet skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 250 grams (9 oz) Pasta (linguine, spaghetti, or short pasta)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 - 10 fresh Sage leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 small Shallot finely chopped
- 120 ml (½ cup) Dry white wine
- 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch Nutmeg Freshly grated
- 50 g (½ cup) Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
- 1 tsp Chicken or vegetable bouillon powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp Lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Chives or parsley chopped fresh
- ¼ - ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon dry and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain it.
- Sear salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 2–3 minutes until just cooked through and golden. Remove and set aside.
- Brown butter sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil and butter. Cook over medium heat until the butter foams and turns golden brown, swirling the pan occasionally.
- Aromatics: Add sage leaves, garlic, and shallots. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze: Pour in white wine, stir, and let it reduce slightly. Add heavy cream, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish sauce: Stir in Parmesan and bouillon powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Add salmon: Return salmon pieces to the skillet. Gently fold through, then squeeze in lemon juice.
- Serve: Top with chopped chives or parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately!
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