Description
A delicious and hearty Salmon Pasta with Brussels Sprouts combines tender salmon, sautéed Brussels sprouts, and pasta tossed in a light garlic and lemon sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook salmon for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and easily flaked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add Brussels sprouts and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet.
- Add cooked pasta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute salmon with other firm fish if preferred.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream or cream cheese.
- Brussels sprouts can be roasted separately for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg