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Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon in Oven with Foil

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Indulge in restaurant-quality creamy garlic butter salmon fettuccine. This quick, easy weeknight dinner is rich, flavorful, and ready fast!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fettuccine
  • 12 oz Fettuccine Can swap with gluten-free pasta.
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fillets Can use frozen salmon, thaw completely before cooking.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Butter Use vegetable shortening for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider a mix of Greek yogurt and milk for a lighter sauce.
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Choose low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grana Padano or nutritional yeast can replace it for a vegetarian option.
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit if you prefer no spice.
To Finish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Basil or chives are alternatives.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice is a good substitute.

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the fettuccine for 8-10 minutes until al dente, following package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice and remove from the skillet.
  3. Melt another tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the heavy cream and broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the Parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat. Mix in reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
  5. Plate the pasta and top with a salmon fillet. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For best results, ensure the salmon is dry before cooking and reserve pasta water for sauce consistency.