08/10/2025
Quick and healthy salmon pasta
Indulge in this quick and creamy salmon pasta, packed with wholewheat goodness, high-protein salmon, and vibrant vegetables—ready in just 20 minutes for a nutritious, flavourful meal!
Ingredients (Serves 2):
150g wholewheat pasta (penne or spaghetti)
2 salmon fillets (~110g each)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
100g frozen peas, defrosted
1 red bell pepper, sliced
100ml reduced-fat crème fraîche
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Juice of ½ lemon
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to packet instructions, then drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add salmon fillets, cooking for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and flake into pieces.
Stir in garlic and lemon zest, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add peas and red pepper, sautéing for 2 minutes.
Mix in crème fraîche, lemon juice, and dill, then toss with pasta and salmon.
Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutrition per Serving:
Calories: ~480 kcal
Protein: ~38g
Carbohydrates: ~50g
Fat: ~12g
Saturates: ~3g
Salt ~0.8g
Sugar: ~6g
Fibre: ~5g