Description
Easy Salmon Pasta with Creamy Labneh Sauce is a delightful weeknight meal that transforms fresh ingredients into a gourmet experience in under 30 minutes. Tender salmon, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich labneh sauce combine to create a dish that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup labneh
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, cook spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip gently and cook for another 3 minutes until flaky.
- In a bowl, mix labneh, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with salmon; break salmon into chunks. Pour over labneh sauce and mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh dill if desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg