Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe

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This orange infused Creamy Salmon Pasta is the ultimate in light, fresh, but deliciously decadent pasta recipes. The salmon is rich and flavorful, and the sauce creamy and studded with fresh chunks of orange. Plus, it's on the table in 30 minutes!

This is a sponsored post for Cedar Bay Grilling Company. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. 

I would eat the whole batch of this creamy salmon pasta by myself. Seriously. It's just so good. With fresh orange chunks, rich, flavorful salmon pieces and a creamy orange scented sauce, this salmon pasta is incredible.

And it's a super easy weeknight dinner, taking only about 30 minutes to make. This creamy pasta is the ultimate crowd pleaser, almost as good as our favorite chicken cordon bleu pasta!

Why This Recipe Works

1. Pre-seasoned cedar planked salmon makes this recipe ultra convenient and adds great flavor;
2. The citrus in the orange complements the richness of the salmon and cream sauce perfectly;
3. Butter, garlic and shallots is a classic start to a rich and creamy sauce.

Ingredients

I used the Applewood with Orange Ginger Cedar Planked Salmon from Cedar Bay Grilling Company to make this recipe. The remaining ingredients are all easy to find in your local grocery store.

• Cedar Bay Grilling Cedar Planked Salmon, Applewood and Orange Ginger
• Linguine
• Butter
• Shallot
• Garlic cloves
• White wine
• Orange juice
• Orange
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh basil
• Heavy cream

Cedar Bay Grilling Company

Cedar Bay Grilling is located right on the Atlantic Ocean in Nova Scotia. They are committed to providing products with a gourmet feel, that are simple and easy to make at home. Since opening their door in 2009, they have received numerous awards, to include more recently the Seafood Excellence Awards in 2018.

Because the products come pre-seasoned, the home cook has minimal required effort to make a healthy, delicious meal. The salmon comes frozen on a cedar plank, which can then be thawed and cooked directly on the plank. It's SO easy and the salmon is super fresh and delicious tasting!

Learn more about Cedar Bay Grilling Company on their website at https://cedarbaygrilling.com. Connect with Cedar Bay on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter.

This product can be purchased at the following retailers: Kroger, Publix, Hannaford, Safeway, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Ralph’s, Giant, Giant eagle, Stop n Shop and Roche Bros.

Step By Step Instructions

Heat the grill or oven to 425 degrees. Place the cedar planked salmon direct on the grill or in the oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool. Slice about half the salmon (equivalent to 12 oz.) into 1" pieces.

The salmon should only be partially cooked - it will finish cooking in the pasta sauce. This prevents it from drying out.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reducing the time by about 1-2 minutes so the pasta is al dente. Set aside.

Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic and shallots. Cook for about 2 minutes, until they become soft and just start to lightly brown.

Add the white wine and cook for 1 minute. Add the orange juice and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add the cream and cook about 3-5 minutes, until it is slightly reduced.

Add the salt, pepper and orange chunks and cook for 1 minute.

Add the salmon and cook until salmon is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the basil and pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Serve with crusty buttered bread (my favorite part of a pasta dish!!).

Expert Tips

1. You can substitute any kind of pasta for the linguine if desired. I personally prefer the linguine as the sauce sticks to it perfectly.
2. Cooking the pasta al dente ensures that it does not get mushy when added back into the sauce to finish cooking.
3. Only cooking the salmon partially helps ensure that it does not dry out when added to the pasta sauce and cooked.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can salmon pasta be frozen? I don't recommend freezing this recipe. The sauce may start to curdle when reheating, and the pasta will become mushy. However, it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
2. How do you reheat salmon pasta? Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove top. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of whole milk or cream until the sauce reaches a desired consistency.
3. What should I serve with salmon pasta? Crusty, buttered French bread is a MUST! It's awesome to sop up your sauce with this bread. You also may want to try this Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, Braised Brussels Sprouts, or Grilled Summer Squash or Roasted Winter Vegetables (depending on the time of year) to serve alongside the salmon pasta. If you're looking for an appetizer to serve, try one of these: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe, Mushroom Tart, or Easy Baked Brie.

More Creamy Pasta Recipes

• Creamy Shrimp Scampi;
• Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta;
• Ricotta Stuffed Shells;
• Creamy Beef Stroganoff;
• Creamy Braised Oxtails.

More Recipes Using Salmon

• How to Make Homemade Cured Salmon;
• Grilled Salmon Tacos;
• Simple Baked Salmon Recipe from Jessica Gavin;
• Salmon Cake Recipe with Lemon Pesto Sauce;
• Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon from The Recipe Critic.

Did you make this creamy salmon pasta recipe? Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!