Easy Salmon Pasta Recipe

This easy salmon pasta recipe is great for busy weeknights. It’s simple, quick to make, and you can use the leftovers for lunches and dinners throughout the week.

Having easy to make recipes on hand is a must when you have kids, a job, a life of any kind…the last thing we want to do is spend hours making a meal at the end of the day. This simple pasta recipe with salmon is a lifesaver.

It’s unique, something a little different to mix things up, and it’s quick to make because salmon cooks so quickly. By the time the pasta is ready so is the salmon and we’re ready to combine and serve.

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You won’t be disappointed in this quick and easy weeknight salmon dinner. It’s mild in flavor so you can definitely make this one family friendly as well!

I’ve always tried to make sure that we eat a well rounded diet, like including fatty fish like salmon in our meals. If you’re not a fish fan, try this cheesy kielbasa pasta, another one-skillet meal that uses sausage instead.

Why use salmon in pasta?

This salmon pasta recipe is delicious. You might not automatically think of putting salmon and pasta together but it’s a really nice change of pace from the usual chicken, turkey, or beef pasta recipes that we make.

One of the main reasons I love making weeknight pasta recipes with salmon is the time. Fish cooks so quickly. It’s nice to be able to have that cooking while I finish up the pasta and other prep work and then it’s just a matter of putting it altogether.

Also, the salmon brings a nice light texture to the pasta and the flavor is not so fishy that I can’t serve this one up to the whole family. It’s a great way to get more healthy fats into your diet too! A win win!

What do I need to make this weeknight salmon pasta recipe?

You will need a few simple ingredients, some of these you might already have on hand. Find the full amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Add the following items to your shopping list so you can make this recipe for the coming week!

You’ll need:

• Salmon, cooked and flaked 
• Dry cellentani (or your favorite) pasta 
• Frozen peas 
• Yellow onion, chopped 
• White wine
• Butter 
• Coriander 
• Fresh dill 
• Salt and pepper to taste 
• Lemon juice

How to make this quick and easy dinner recipe:

I’ll show you have I quickly throw this meal together. Honestly once you make it a time or two you’ll be an expert and wonder why you didn’t add this to your monthly meal plan rotation sooner! I like to keep an eye out for a good deal on salmon and then I stock up. It thaws out really quickly or can be cooked from frozen so it’s a really nice protein option to have on hand!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

Season salmon with salt and pepper and cook in a pan coated with nonstick spray until flaky – set aside 

Boil pasta, per package instructions, along with the peas until both are tender, drain and set aside

In a skillet, saute the onions in butter until fragrant

Add salt & pepper and wine, simmer for about 10 minutes 

Gently fold  in cooked pasta & peas, flaked salmon, fresh dill, and lemon juice 

Plate and enjoy! 

Looking for more seafood and fish recipes to try?

Here are some of my other favorite seafood and fish recipes for you to try. They’re all easy, family friendly, and perfect for serving up all week long. If you are in a slump and need some new meals in your usual rotation these will help!

• Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
• Lemon Butter Tilapia Fillet Recipe
• Balsamic Salmon {Easy Weeknight Meal}
• Easy Shrimp Scampi
• Quick & Easy Baked Tilapia Veracruz
• 10 Super Salmon Recipes That Kids Will Eat

Printable Weeknight Salmon Pasta Recipe: