Pasta with Salmon and Lemon

Pasta with Salmon and Lemon recipe videos

Pasta with Salmon and Lemon is a vibrant, creamy, and zesty dish that combines flaky salmon, pasta, and a bright lemon sauce. Typically featuring ingredients like fettuccine or penne, fresh salmon, heavy cream or olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest, it is a popular fusion dish with roots in Italian-inspired cuisine, often found in modern Western cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the salmon and rich in healthy fats, while the pasta provides a significant amount of carbohydrates. A typical serving offers omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 600-800 per serving depending on the sauce and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	550 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Vitamin D	14.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	4.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.5 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.2 g
Selenium	36 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects the global appeal of combining Mediterranean pasta traditions with the popularity of salmon, a fish prized in Nordic and Pacific cuisines for its health benefits. Nutritionally, it stands out for its balance of heart-healthy omega-3s and the bright, vitamin C-rich lemon, which aids in iron absorption from the pasta.