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Join ĐẢO in the kitchen to prepare our enticing and nutritious creamy salmon pasta!
1. Ingredients for making creamy salmon pasta
To prepare creamy salmon pasta, you will need the following ingredients:
2. Steps to cook creamy salmon pasta
Step 1: Clean and prep the salmon
After carefully selecting fresh salmon, it should be washed thoroughly, skin removed, and soaked in a diluted saltwater solution for about 15 minutes to eliminate any fishy odor, ensuring a more flavorful dish. Alternatively, you can effectively remove the fishy odor of salmon by rinsing it with either lemon juice or vinegar. Then, rinse it again with water and use a clean towel or paper towel to pat dry the fillets.
Step 2: Prepare the other ingredients
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them. As for the cilantro, also wash them thoroughly and chop them finely.
Step 3: Boil the noodles
Heat a pot of water on medium heat, add a pinch of salt and cooking oil to prevent the noodles from sticking to the pot and each other. Wait for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the noodles start to soften and submerge in the water. Then, use chopsticks or tongs to stir the noodles evenly to prevent them from sticking together. Depending on the type of noodles, the boiling time may vary, but typically about 5 to 15 minutes until the noodles are cooked. Remove them from the pot and drain well.
Tip for cooking delicious noodles:
Step 4: Pan-sear the salmon
Season the salmon with ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Rub the seasoning evenly on both sides of the fish for better flavor absorption.
Heat a pan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets in the pan, searing evenly on each side.
Step 5: Cream sauce mixture
Heat a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a bit of butter, then 1 tablespoon of white wine, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, garlic, and the prepared cheese. Add all ingredients to the pan and stir the mixture well.
Finally, sprinkle flour into the mixture, stirring well by hand to avoid clumping and ensure a delicious sauce consistency.
Step 6: Proceed with the culinary process.
Still on that saucepan, when you notice the sauce simmering gently, place the salmon from earlier onto it. Then, gently flip and divide the fish into bite-sized pieces.
Add the freshly boiled pasta into the pan and toss evenly. Pour in a cup of pasta cooking water, wait for the pasta and sauce mixture to come to a boil again, then stir once more and turn off the stove.
Note, during the cooking process, gently flip the ingredients. Being too forceful may cause the fish to break apart, compromising the dish's flavor.
Step 7: Completion and indulgence
Plate the pasta, garnish with finely chopped cilantro for color. Sprinkle some shaved Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper. Enjoy while still hot! You'll experience each strand of pasta soaked in creamy, rich sauce, delicious salmon without any fishy taste. Certainly, this creamy salmon pasta dish won't disappoint with the addition of tangy lemon zest, stimulating the taste buds of the diner.
Above is the detailed recipe for an enticing creamy salmon pasta dish for a romantic date night at home. Keep it handy and TURN hope you'll succeed in your first cooking attempt!
Posted by: Lê Hồng
Keyword: Romantic Home Date with Irresistible, Easy-to-Make Creamy Salmon Pasta
