Description
This Herb Roasted Salmon with Pasta is a light and flavorful dish that pairs juicy, herb-seasoned salmon with a simple garlic and olive oil pasta. With fresh herbs, lemon, and tender pasta, it’s the perfect easy dinner for busy nights — elegant enough for company, yet simple enough for every day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme leaves)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, spinach, or toasted pine nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
- Season the Salmon: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Brush over salmon fillets and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Roast the Salmon: Place fillets skin-side down and roast for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. For a crisp finish, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Cook the Pasta: While salmon roasts, cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Make the Herb Sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add red pepper flakes, parsley, basil, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the Pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss in the herb mixture. Add a splash of pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Assemble and Serve: Plate pasta, top with roasted salmon, drizzle with herb oil, and garnish with fresh herbs or Parmesan. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, use fresh herbs and high-quality olive oil. Don’t overcook the salmon — it should flake easily but stay moist inside. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. For extra flavor, finish with a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg