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Creamy Marry Me Salmon Pasta Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy salmon pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a silky Parmesan sauce that’s perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) salmon fillets, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces (225 g) fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 1/3 cup (50 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter sauce)
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine (optional, can substitute chicken broth)
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions (usually 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon pieces with salt and pepper. Cook salmon 2-3 minutes per side until just opaque and slightly golden. Remove and set aside gently.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, then sauté garlic and shallot for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened but not browned.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let thicken for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time if sauce is too thick.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add cooked pasta and salmon back into the skillet. Toss gently to coat evenly with sauce. Warm through for 1-2 minutes without breaking salmon.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.

Notes

Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version. Swap heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with a dairy-free alternative for a dairy-free version. Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it tender. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Stir gently after adding salmon to prevent breaking pieces.

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Keywords: salmon pasta, creamy pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal, seafood pasta, creamy salmon, garlic pasta

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