Ingredients
Scale
4 oz salmon fillet (2 portions)
8 oz penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juiced (2 tbsp)
1/4 cup light cream
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp minced parsley
1/4 cup Parmesan (grated)
Salt and pepper
1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente
Pat salmon dry, season with salt/pepper
Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan, sear salmon skin side until crispy
Pour 2 tbsp, deglaze pan with garlic and lime juice
Stir in cream, simmer into a thick sauce
Combine pasta in pan, coat with 1 tbsp oil
Add herb-garlic-cream sauce to pasta
Sprinkle with parsley, zest, and Parmesan
Serve immediately
Notes
Use any firm white fish
Adjust acid levels with extra lime
Reserve pan drippings for extra flavor
Perfect for meal prep
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg