Salmon Linguine

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 5 servings

Our salmon linguine recipe is incredibly delicious and just as easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes to whip up the entire thing. This tasty linguine dish features bites of broccoli, salmon, capers, garlic and basil in a scrumptious homemade cream sauce. Parmesan cheese adds a little extra tang to the dish for added flavor. Enjoy!

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound fully cooked salmon, flaked
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Add salmon, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain linguine and broccoli; add to skillet. Stir in cheese, basil, capers and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 802 calories, 55g fat (30g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 36g protein.

Extra Pesto Grilled Salmon gives this creamy pasta toss a luxurious taste and texture. We love it as is, but you could easily sub in any veggies you have on hand for the broccoli. —Jacob Kitzman, Seattle, Washington

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