08/15/2026
🍝🐟 6 Irresistible Salmon Pasta Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again and Again!
Creamy sauces, tender flaky salmon, garlic, Parmesan, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta come together in these six comforting recipes.
Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, a cosy family meal, or a delicious lunch when you want something a little special.
1️⃣ CREAMY TOMATO SALMON PASTA 🍅🐟
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
250 g penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the penne according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
Season the salmon with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and flaky. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds.
Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan. Cook gently until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
Break the salmon into large pieces and gently fold it into the pasta.
Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
2️⃣ GARLIC BUTTER SALMON PASTA WITH VEGETABLES 🧄🧈🥦
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
250 g spaghetti or linguine
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup broccoli florets
½ cup zucchini, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup reserved pasta water
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and drain.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the salmon until golden on the outside and flaky in the centre. Remove and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same skillet and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
Add the broccoli, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
Add the pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss until everything is well combined.
Flake the salmon into large pieces and gently fold it through the pasta.
Finish with fresh parsley and freshly cracked black pepper.
3️⃣ CREAMY GARLIC PARMESAN SALMON PASTA 🧄🧀
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
250 g pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
Season the salmon with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the salmon until golden and flaky. Remove and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Parmesan until melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
Add the cooked pasta and toss until completely coated. Add a little pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and place over the pasta.
Finish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
4️⃣ LEMON HERB SALMON LINGUINE 🍋🌿🐟
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
250 g linguine or spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
¼ cup reserved pasta water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve ¼ cup of pasta water.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the salmon until golden and cooked through. Remove and gently flake into pieces.
Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and reserved pasta water. Stir to create a light, glossy sauce.
Add the cooked pasta and toss well.
Gently fold in the salmon.
Finish with fresh parsley or dill, black pepper, and an extra squeeze of lemon.
5️⃣ SALMON ALFREDO FETTUCCINE 🧀🍝🐟
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
250 g fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
¼ cup reserved pasta water
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and drain.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Cook the salmon in a skillet until golden and flaky, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Parmesan and reserved pasta water. Cook until the sauce becomes silky and smooth.
Add the fettuccine and toss until thoroughly coated.
Flake the salmon into large pieces and arrange over the pasta.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.
6️⃣ CREAMY SPINACH & SALMON PASTA 🌿🐟
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
250 g pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan
¼ cup reserved pasta water
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water and drain.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the salmon until golden and flaky. Remove and set aside.
Melt the butter in the same skillet and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
Add the spinach and cook until just wilted.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan.
Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss until creamy and well coated.
Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently fold it through the pasta.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
🐟🍝 SIX SALMON PASTA FAVOURITES!
🍅 Creamy Tomato Salmon Pasta
🧄 Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta with Vegetables
🧀 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Salmon Pasta
🍋 Lemon Herb Salmon Linguine
🧀 Salmon Alfredo Fettuccine
🌿 Creamy Spinach & Salmon Pasta
Which one would you make first? Creamy Alfredo, fresh lemon herb, rich tomato sauce, or garlic butter salmon with vegetables?