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One Pot Salmon Pasta: Creamy Garlic Seafood Dinner Ready in 20 Minutes

This one pot salmon pasta features tender salmon flakes in a creamy garlic sauce with perfectly cooked pasta, all made in a single skillet with minimal cleanup. It's a restaurant-quality seafood dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the pasta directly to the skillet, making sure it's submerged in the liquid. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, frozen peas, lemon zest, and dill. Return the salmon to the skillet and gently stir to combine.
  6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the salmon is fully cooked.
  7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use high-quality fresh salmon for best results. Don't overcook the salmon when browning it. Sauce will thicken as it sits. Recipe adapts well to shrimp or scallops. Can be made dairy-free with substitutions.