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One Pot Salmon Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce

This creamy one pot salmon pasta is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights when you crave a delicious, comforting meal without the mountain of dishes. Featuring tender salmon fillets, al dente pasta, and a rich garlic cream sauce, this 30-minute recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum halal compliance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 500g fresh salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into chunks
  • 250g penne pasta (or your favorite short pasta)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 200ml halal-certified heavy cream
  • 500ml vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and cut into 2-inch chunks. Chop the onion and mince the garlic finely. Measure out all remaining ingredients so they're ready when needed.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the dry pasta to the skillet along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. When the pasta is almost al dente, gently place the salmon chunks on top of the pasta. Pour the cream over everything and sprinkle with Italian herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and garnish with chopped parsley. Give everything a gentle stir to combine, being careful not to break up the salmon too much. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Choose fresh, halal-certified salmon fillets and don't overcook the salmon - add it towards the end of cooking to keep it tender and moist. Feel free to add spinach, cherry tomatoes, or peas during the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrition and color.