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Lemon Spaghetti with Salmon

This Lemon Spaghetti with Salmon is made with flakey salmon filets and a bright and flavorful lemon sauce. It’s a light pasta dish that’s perfect for spring and summer!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 2 - 5 oz. skinless salmon filets
  • 1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper and place in the baking dish.
  • Cook the salmon for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and flakey.
  • Once cooked, use a fork to cut the salmon into chunks.
  • While the salmon is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the spaghetti for about 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and save 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • Add the spaghetti back to the pot after draining. Toss with a little olive oil and keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Then, add the lemon sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil, salmon, and a little of the pasta water, if desired, to the spaghetti. Toss to combine.
  • Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.