Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Salmon Pasta

What you’ll need

For the salmon:

• 1.2 lbs salmon, cut into cubes

• 1 tsp avocado oil (or olive oil)

• 1 tbsp oil for the skillet

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• Seasonings I used (season to your liking):

 salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper

For the sauce and pasta:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 small shallot, finely chopped

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and patted dry (or more to taste)

• ⅛ cup white wine ( I use a Sauvignon Blanc)

• 2 cups heavy cream

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 14 oz fettuccine, cooked to package directions

• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more to top

• ½ cup reserved pasta water, added in increments as needed

• Fresh lemon juice, to taste

• Chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Pat your salmon dry and cut into cubes. Toss with avocado oil and your seasonings.

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cubes and sear for 1 to 2 minutes on the first side until you get a golden crust. Flip, then immediately add the butter and smashed garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then baste for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. In the same pan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add the shallot, sun dried tomatoes, and garlic and sauté for about a minute.

4. Deglaze with the white wine, scraping up all the fond from the bottom of the pan.

5. Meanwhile, cook your fettuccine according to package directions. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Set aside.

6. Pour in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer and slightly thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.

7. Add the fettuccine to the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan and add pasta water in increments until you reach your desired consistency.

8. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and toss to combine.

9. To Serve, plate your pasta and top with the salmon bites,extra parmesan, and chives. Add an extra squeeze of lemon if desired. Enjoy!