Description
Turmeric pasta with salmon is a light but creamy pasta dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite fish, like salmon! It’s a dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a great quick dinner recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 6 oz salmon filets
- Kosher salt & pepper
- 5 oz penne rigate pasta
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3/4 cup half & half
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, divided
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the salmon. Heat a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat, then heat 1 tbsp oil. Season the salmon filets generously with salt and pepper. Cook skin-side down for 4 minutes. Resist the urge to move the salmon around in the skillet! Flip, then cook to your desired doneness, about 4 more minutes depending on the thickness of your filet. Remove from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
- Make the sauce. To the same skillet, add another tbsp of oil. Add shallot and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes, then add tomatoes. When tomatoes start to blister, squash them with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula to release the juices into the pan. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the half and half and whisk in the turmeric. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Cook the pasta. While the sauce cooks, bring a pot of water to a boil, then add salt. Cook the pasta until a few minutes before al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then strain the pasta.
- Finish the pasta in the sauce. Stir the pasta into the sauce and let it continue to simmer until the pasta is al dente. Add about 3/4 of the parmesan, reserving the rest for plating. Add pasta water as needed, 1-2 tbsp at a time, to create a smooth, silky sauce.
- Serve and enjoy! Plate the pasta, top with parmesan, and add the salmon filet on top. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
- You can use a fat free half and half for a lighter sauce, but the sauce may be a bit looser and more watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 797
- Sugar: 8.9 g
- Sodium: 1271 mg
- Fat: 32.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 68.2 g
- Protein: 58.5 g
- Cholesterol: 140.2 mg
