Lemon Spaghetti with Grilled Salmon Fillet
Fresh lemon notes meet creamy pasta and tender grilled salmon fillet – a light, aromatic dish, perfect as a pasta with salmon recipe for camping or at home. The linguine (or spaghetti) are tossed in a delicate lemon-butter sauce, refined with Parmesan and optional cream for extra creaminess. Accompanied by a perfectly grilled salmon fillet – quick to prepare, Mediterranean-inspired, and full of flavor!
Ingredients for 2 servings
For the Lemon Pasta with Salmon:
• 250 g linguine or spaghetti
• 1 organic lemon (juice & zest, rich in vitamin C)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 50 ml cream or cooking cream (optional, for more creaminess)
• 50 g Parmesan (grated)
• Salt & pepper
For the grilled salmon:
• 2 salmon fillets (fresh, about 150–180 g each)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper
Preparation
1. Cook pasta
– Cook linguine or spaghetti in plenty of salted water until al dente (approx. 8–10 minutes).
– Reserve some of the cooking water.
2. Grill salmon
– Rub salmon fillets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
– Grill on the grill (or in a grill pan) for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Keep warm.
3. Prepare lemon sauce
– Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
– Add lemon zest and lemon juice (source of vitamin C).
– Stir in cream (if desired) and bring briefly to a boil.
– Stir in Parmesan and season with salt & pepper.
4. Mix in pasta
– Add linguine or spaghetti directly to the lemon sauce and toss well.
– If necessary, add a little cooking water until a creamy emulsion forms.
Tip
For even more aroma, briefly marinate the salmon fillet in lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic before grilling. This creates a delicious pasta with salmon dish in under 10 minutes, which is also rich in fiber and calorie-conscious.
