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Salmon and Pea Pasta

Salmon and Pea Pasta is a fresh take on spaghetti aglio e olio, with tender flaked salmon, vibrant spring peas and aromatic garlic and lemon. Bursting with flavour and easy to prepare, this is a great option if you are looking for a quick and easy salmon pasta without cream.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 657kcal
Author: Carrie Carvalho

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 170 grams spaghetti
  • 2 salmon fillets about 260g total
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil plus extra for salmon
  • fresh parsley to garnish
  • salt and pepper
Metric - US Measures

Instructions

  • First, cook the salmon fillets. Rub each fillet with a drizzle of olive oil then season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook in an air fryer at 180℃/350℉ for 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Or oven cook at the same temperature for 12-15 minutes. You can cook the salmon up to 3 days in advance and store in the fridge.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Add the frozen peas for the final 2 minutes of cooking time. Reserve a cup of the cooking water before draining.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan or skillet over a medium heat. Add the garlic plus a pinch of salt and turn the heat to low. Cook the garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, but stir regularly to make sure the garlic doesn't burn.
  • Add about 6-8 tablespoons of pasta water to the garlic and olive oil, plus the lemon juice and stir well then allow to simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Use a fork to flake the salmon into bite sized pieces and add to the pan.
  • Add in the drained pasta and peas and use tongs to toss everything together. The sauce should emulsify and coat the spaghetti. Add more pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Stir in the chopped parsley and some optional lemon zest or chilli flakes to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg