Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta

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This Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta is quick, easy and simple and perfect for brunch eats and quick weeknight suppers.

A bowl of lemon butter salmon pasta

So the kiddoes are back at school which means that I have a little bit more free time to get my girlfriends around for a catch-up and natter over longish leisurely brunches. I do want to spend less time cooking and more time chatting so am looking for quick and easy recipes, that are also filling, nutritious and loved by the whole family.

And guys, this awesome Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta is the answer to all those needs and a firm favourite in our easy brunch recipes (and quick weeknight supper) list.

This Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta is ready in less than 30 mins and requires minimal ingredients ….nothing beats that right?

Important Health Benefits from Salmon Nutrition

Not only is salmon full of flavour, it is also full of important health benefits. Salmon is considered to be one of the most nutrient-dense food sources available. This is because even though there is a low amount of calories in salmon, it provides a large amount of heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and protein.

And eating salmon has been shown to improve bone health, enhance eyesight, promote heart health, and boost brain function.two portions of salmon topped with Lemon Butter Sauce and a lemon wedge served on a white dinner plate with a

This Lemon Salmon Butter Pasta recipe combines all of these great health benefits into one truly delicious dish. Talk about a win win! It is no wonder that salmon is categorised as one of the superfoods.

If you are ready to make delicious Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta, then gather up your ingredients and let me show you…

How To Make Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta

  1. Preheat oven.
  2. Add the salmon and bake in the hot oven for 27 mins.
  3. Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions and set aside.
  4. Make the lemon butter sauce (see below for instructions).
  5. Serve the salmon over the pasta with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top.
  6. Yeap, best ever lemon butter salmon pasta. A bowl of lemon butter salmon pasta with some butter sauce.

Make Lemon Butter Sauce

To learn just how quick and easy it is to make delicious Lemon Butter Sauce, check out the step-by-step instructions included in this post for 5 Mins Lemon Butter Sauce 3 Ways. Completed Lemon Butter Sauce in a blue bowl and ready to serve with a gold-handled spoon

Salmon Pasta Recipe Tips

  • If you have it, feel free to use leftover cooked salmon when making Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta.
  • This recipe is equally delicious made with cod or prawns instead of the salmon.
  • You can easily swap the spaghetti for other pasta like fettuccine, capellini, or rigatoni to suit your taste.
  • Mixing in some lightly-cooked cherry tomatoes adds an extra lift to this recipe.

What To Serve With Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta

The great thing about whipping up this creamy salmon pasta is that even though it is a complete meal in itself, you can serve it with other veggies to add even more flavour and mix things up a little.

Instant Pot Broccoli.

Garlic Chilli Green Beans.

Spinach Sesame Salad.

More Fish Recipes

Apple and Salmon Fish Cakes.

More Pasta recipes

10 Minutes Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe.

15 Minute Lemon Pasta.

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A bowl of lemon butter salmon pasta
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Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta

This Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta is quick, easy and simple and perfect for brunch
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Western
Servings: 2
Calories: 612kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to fan-assisted 150C / 170C / 375F / gas 5.
  • Bake salmon in the hot oven for 27 mins.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions and set aside.
  • Serve the salmon over the pasta with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top.
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Notes

Salmon Pasta Recipe Tips
  • Feel free to use leftover cooked salmon in the recipe instead.
  • You can use other Saucy Fish Salmon products instead – they all work great.
  • You can easily swap the spaghetti for other pasta like fettuccine, capellini, or rigatoni to suit your taste.
  • Mixing in some lightly-cooked cherry tomatoes adds an extra lift to this recipe.
What To Serve With Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta
The great thing about whipping up his creamy Salmon Pasta is that you already get a complete meal in itself but you can serve it with other veggies and more to mix things up a little.
Instant Pot Broccoli.
Garlic Chilli Green Beans.
Spinach Sesame Salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 1056mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Good afternoon- your blog post was featured with your permission on my blog. I love this fantastic salmon and pasta recipe.

    Thank you for your contribution.
    Heidy McCallum

  2. 5 stars
    We love salmon on weeknights too because it can be cooked in under 20 minutes. The lemon butter sauce with the salmon looks so tasty. Can’t wait to try this recipe.