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Fettuccine with Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes for a Delightful Meal

A delightful meal featuring fettuccine pasta tossed with salmon, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
  4. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet.
  5. Add the cooked fettuccine, reserved pasta water, basil, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute whole wheat fettuccine or zucchini noodles.
  • For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

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