Salmon Spaghetti with White Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this creamy and indulgent Salmon Spaghetti with White Sauce! This recipe blends perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti with a rich, velvety white sauce made from butter, garlic, milk, and a touch of heavy cream. Flaky, golden-brown salmon fillets complement the luscious parmesan-infused sauce, while a hint of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors. Finished with a sprinkling of freshly chopped parsley, this dish is easy enough for a quick dinner yet sophisticated enough for a special occasion. Perfect for seafood pasta lovers, this crowd-pleasing meal comes together in just 40 minutes and serves four. Serve with extra parmesan on top for the ultimate comfort food experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 300 grams salmon fillet, skinless
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 liters water
• 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling pasta)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the spaghetti aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the salmon. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from heat, flake with a fork, and set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.

Step 4

Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed garlic and whisk continuously for 1 minute to cook off the raw flour taste.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the heavy cream and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 7

Add the flaked salmon to the sauce and gently stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.

Step 8

Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm. Optionally, sprinkle additional parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5818.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3637.1

Total Fat 221.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 722.4mg	0%
Sodium 6676.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 208.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1329.6IU	0%
Calcium 3590.1mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 2950.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 19.7%