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Bowl of creamy salmon pasta with roasted salmon fillets, pappardelle noodles, fresh thyme, and rich garlic parmesan sauce on a rustic wooden table

Delicious & Easy Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe

This Delicious & Easy Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe features tender baked salmon seasoned with lemon, honey, and spices, combined with al dente pappardelle or linguine. It's all tossed in a rich, creamy sauce made with garlic, onion, thyme, heavy cream, and parmesan, creating a decadent yet simple meal perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 980
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs salmon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb pappardelle or linguine
  • 2 tbsps Salted Butter
  • Olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic diced
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Small bowl
  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare salmon by making slits, squeezing half a lemon, drizzling honey, seasoning with a spice blend, salt, pepper, and olive oil, then bake for 20-25 minutes.
  2. While the salmon bakes, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sauté diced onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and thyme and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Reduce heat, add heavy cream, smoked paprika, cayenne, and red pepper flakes to the skillet; cook for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in the remaining lemon juice, grated parmesan, and lemon zest.
  4. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, then add to the sauce and toss to coat. Mix in the baked salmon and garnish with extra red pepper flakes and parmesan.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the salmon; it should be flaky but still moist. You can also customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper in the sauce.