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    Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta

    Published: Jun 1, 2019 / Updated: Apr 10, 2022 / 30 Comments

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    This lemon dill salmon pasta recipe makes an easy and elegant weeknight dinner. It's perfect for date night!

    Need more date night inspiration? Try this White Wine Cream Sauce for Ravioli!

    lemon dill salmon over fettuccine in a bowl

    This salmon pasta with dill sauce is ready in only 20 minutes! 

    If you want more easy salmon pasta recipes, try my Cajun Salmon Pasta, this Garlic Butter Salmon Pasta, my Creamy Garlic Salmon Pasta, or my Fresh Tomato Salmon Pasta.

    If you've got some fresh dill in your garden, this is the perfect recipe to try. If not, herbs are plentiful in the summer, so they're easy enough to find at the grocery store. You may have some left over after making this recipe, but not to worry - you can use fresh dill for plenty of things. I like to add it to salads, sauces, salad dressings, or even sandwich fillings like tuna salad. 

    Closeup of salmon and pasta with lemon dill sauce

    Creamy dill sauce for salmon

    This sauce is pretty simple. It has dill, garlic, heavy cream, butter, and lemon juice. Prior to cooking the salmon, I coat it in a bit of flour, which allows the sauce to thicken up. It's all cooked in one skillet, which makes it easy.

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • I used a piece of fresh sockeye salmon that weighed around half a pound (anything around that size is fine). You can buy either skin-on or skin-off salmon. The skin is fine to eat, but some people prefer not to. If you buy a piece with the skin on but don’t want to eat it, you can peel the skin off on the step where you’ve taken the salmon out of the pan (it should peel off quite easily).
    • I haven't tested this recipe with dried dill, but I would suggest starting with one teaspoon of dried dill and building your way up from there if you need more.
    • I used fettuccine for this recipe, but any shape pasta you have on-hand will work just fine. 

    More amazing easy salmon recipes to try:

    • Creamy Dill Salmon
    • Creamy Lemon Salmon
    • Salmon Piccata Recipe
    • Creamy Garlic Salmon

    Salmon with creamy lemon dill sauce and pasta in a bowl

    Do you ever make salmon pasta at home? Questions about this creamy lemon dill salmon pasta? Ask me in the comments below. 

    lemon dill salmon over fettuccine in a bowl

    Lemon Dill Salmon Pasta

    This lemon dill salmon pasta recipe makes an easy and elegant weeknight dinner. It's perfect for date night!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 709 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1/2 pound fresh salmon
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Flour for dredging
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
    • Optional garnish: fresh parsley, parmesan cheese
    • 4 ounces uncooked pasta

    Instructions
     

    • Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions. I suggest starting the sauce once the water's boiling.
    • Season the salmon with salt & pepper and coat it in the flour.
    • Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon and cook it for 2 minutes/side, then take the fish out of the pan and set it aside.
    • Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic to the pan. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium.
    • Add the cream, dill, and salmon back into the pan. Break the fish up with your spoon into bite-size pieces. Cook it for a few more minutes until it's cooked through and the sauce has reduced and thickened a bit.
    • Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss it & serve immediately with parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

    Notes

    • You can use skinless or skin-on salmon. I prefer buying the kind with the skin already removed, but it's fine to eat it or peel it off.
    • Can't get fresh dill? Try 1 teaspoon dried dill instead (build your way up from there).
    • I don't recommend substituting the cream for milk or half-and-half because the lemon juice will likely curdle the sauce.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 709kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1111IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword lemon dill salmon pasta
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Yvonne says

      August 21, 2021 at 11:39 AM

      5 stars
      Very yummy and simple to make we added a side of braised asparagus to up the veg content and next time plan to add grated courgette (zucchini) instead.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 21, 2021 at 1:05 PM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Love those additions.

        Reply
    2. Lewis Elliott says

      November 26, 2020 at 12:16 PM

      5 stars
      Fantastic dish, I extrapolated out to make if for 3 and it was delicious. We too traded the cream for Crème Fraiche and it was lovely and light. I do have a photo but no section to load these up 😀

      Would greatly recommend.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 26, 2020 at 1:34 PM

        That's great! I'm glad it worked out! Yup, there's no way to load photos in the comments here unfortunately... but if you're on Instagram, tag me and I'll be able to see it. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tisam says

      November 8, 2020 at 12:57 PM

      Can you use frozen salmon fillets?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 8, 2020 at 1:06 PM

        You'd have to thaw them first.

        Reply
    4. Mazz says

      August 29, 2020 at 2:22 AM

      5 stars
      Great recipe! The whole family liked this one 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 29, 2020 at 9:45 AM

        That's what I like to hear!

        Reply
    5. Jeffery Wood says

      August 15, 2020 at 3:37 AM

      5 stars
      I love to cook and i love good food. That was amazing. I could eat that every night for the rest of my life,
      Thanks.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 15, 2020 at 4:18 PM

        Aww that's awesome!! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    6. Natalie says

      June 24, 2020 at 5:24 AM

      5 stars
      So delicious! I used creme fraiche instead of heavy cream as that’s all I had. Also added frozen peas and some fresh spinach at the end before serving - soooo yum!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 24, 2020 at 8:54 AM

        I'm so happy you liked it! Love the creme fraiche idea.

        Reply
    7. Jeanne says

      February 28, 2020 at 8:02 PM

      5 stars
      I just made this tonight (I was so hungry I forgot to take photos!) and it was delicious! Definitely one to add to the meal rotation - thanks for all of the deliciousness!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 29, 2020 at 12:33 PM

        Yay so glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Anna says

      February 17, 2020 at 9:35 AM

      I just made this and omg the flavors were on point ! This is seriously one of my favorite dishes. It is so comforting and delicious 👌

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 17, 2020 at 9:06 PM

        I'm so glad to hear that! 😀

        Reply
    9. Alex says

      November 17, 2019 at 6:45 PM

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe. Everyone had clean plates. Shared on Facebook for all of my friends.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 17, 2019 at 6:46 PM

        So glad to hear it, Alex! Thanks for sharing the recipe - I really appreciate it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Taylor says

      October 20, 2019 at 6:13 PM

      I made this and it is very delicious 🙂
      Mine didn’t turn out as creamy or saucy as yours looks. Do you know where I may have messed up?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 21, 2019 at 9:20 AM

        So happy you liked it!! I am sure that if you followed the recipe it turned out just fine! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Elizabeth says

      September 20, 2019 at 9:51 AM

      I’m going to give this a try tonight! How many calories would you say per serving?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 20, 2019 at 10:13 AM

        Hi Elizabeth! Calories will vary depending on the ingredients you use. Plugging the exact weights/measurements of the actual ingredients you use into one of the free calculators out there should give you a good idea of the calories. 

        Reply
    12. Chuck Redding says

      September 16, 2019 at 8:59 AM

      5 stars
      This was my first time making a salmon pasta dish and it came out exceptional. Thanks for posting!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 16, 2019 at 9:21 AM

        I’m so happy to hear that! 😊

        Reply
    13. Pat says

      September 13, 2019 at 3:51 PM

      Do you think i could Use another fish fillet ? not salmon like a white fish ?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 13, 2019 at 4:18 PM

        Sure! Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    14. Bob says

      July 8, 2019 at 7:04 AM

      Ok, this is a great recipe for a quick meal. Flavors all compliment each other. I added toasted sour dough bread to suck up the juices. Will make again. Suggestion, wear old socks cause this recipe will make your toes wiggle right through them.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 8, 2019 at 10:52 AM

        Great!! I am very pleased you liked it, Bob 😀

        Reply
    15. Maja from Jernej Kitchen says

      June 13, 2019 at 2:55 AM

      Yummm! Love the combination. Salmon, lemon, dill, and pasta. Yesss please! Sounds and looks so good, truly perfect for hot summer days. Thanks for sharing (:

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 13, 2019 at 3:23 PM

        Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply

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