Rice & noodles

Garlic Salmon Pasta

Name: Garlic Salmon Pasta
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Spaghetti 80g; Salmon 120g; Garlic 3cloves

Pan-seared salmon tossed with garlic spaghetti—solo dinner with a little ceremony.

Total 24 min Stockpot Medium 1 servings

StockpotSkillet Cooking for oneHigh-protein meals

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Sear salmon first, finish with garlic oil pasta and a squeeze of lemon.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 16 min

Cube salmon; pat dry. Cook pasta al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Heat oil; sear salmon golden both sides; set aside.
Lower heat; gently cook garlic slices; add pasta and pasta water; fold salmon back in; lemon and pepper to finish.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Return salmon at the end so it does not break apart.

Best fresh; fish quality drops overnight.

Substitutions

Mackerel fillet

Optional add-ins

+Bacon+Heavy cream+Parmesan

FAQ

No lemon?

A few drops of vinegar or skip—aroma will be flatter.

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