Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)

• 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 4 tbsp butter, divided

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and flake into large chunks.

3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Add cooked pasta and gently toss to coat. Fold in salmon chunks carefully.

7. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately while creamy and dreamy.