This is the kind of pasta you cook when time is short but you still want something fresh and satisfying. Tender salmon, sweet peas, and a light sauce come together fast without turning dinner into a project.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
17 minutes
Servings
2 portions
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until just tender.
- Add the peas during the last minute of cooking.
- Reserve a small cup of the cooking water, then drain.
- Cut the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan and gently cook the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the salmon and cook briefly, turning once, until just opaque.
- Add the drained pasta and peas to the pan.
- Loosen with pasta water and finish with lemon zest, black pepper, and herbs.
- Taste and adjust salt at the end.
- Serve immediately while the salmon stays soft.
Tips
Don’t overcook the salmon — it should flake easily, not dry out.
For a creamier texture without cream, add a little more pasta water and stir gently.
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