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Creamy One Pot Salmon Pasta: An Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This creamy one pot salmon pasta delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup by combining tender flaky salmon with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich sauce. The recipe maximizes flavor while minimizing dishes by using the same pan to sear salmon, cook pasta, and create the luscious cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite shape)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika, then add to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add pasta and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until pasta is almost cooked through.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, frozen peas, and dried dill. Return the salmon to the skillet. Cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Choose fresh salmon with vibrant color and firm texture, don't overcook the salmon during initial searing as it will finish cooking when added back to pasta, and customize vegetables by adding spinach, asparagus or broccoli for extra nutrition.