Creamy Honey Mustard Salmon Pasta
This creamy honey mustard salmon pasta is a rich, sweet, and savory dish featuring tender salmon and a velvety mustard cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an easy yet elegant dinner.
Ingredients
- For the Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti
- Salt for boiling water
- For the Salmon:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard optional
- 1 –2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Optional Add-Ins:
- Spinach
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh parsley or dill
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and flake into pieces.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust flavor by adding more honey or mustard if needed.
- Add pasta to the sauce and toss well. Use reserved pasta water if needed for a smooth texture.
- Gently fold in salmon. Garnish with herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it tender and flaky.
- Balance sweetness and tang by adjusting honey and mustard.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water for a silky sauce consistency.
- Avoid overheating the cream sauce to prevent separation.