Creamy Salmon Pasta with Mixed Greens Ready in Under 30 Minutes
A delicious and quick creamy salmon pasta dish paired with fresh mixed greens, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dill, chopped
- 2 salmon fillets, cooked and flaked
- 2 cups mixed greens
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and dill, mixing well.
- Add the flaked salmon and cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve pasta over a bed of mixed greens, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Substitute salmon with chicken for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Salmon Pasta, Quick Dinner, Under 30 Minutes