Creamy Salmon Rotini with Fresh Dill (Easy One‑Pan Pasta)

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One pan dish in the house!!  Creamy Salmon Rotini with Fresh Dill!. A fresh and simple recipe, full of flavor without needing complicated steps or ingredients. Rotini pasta works beautifully here because the spirals hold onto the creamy sauce, giving every bite a mix of salmon, dill, and silky pasta.  But if you don’t have any on hand, use whichever pasta you love. 🙂

To keep things quick (and to avoid turning on the oven in July), I popped the salmon into the air fryer. It came out soft, flaky, exactly the way I wanted it too. The light (emphasis on light) cream sauce wraps everything up in a silky hug, and then the dill jumps in with its bright, fresh taste so the whole dish doesn’t feel heavy. It’s one of those meals that somehow manages to be comforting and refreshing at the same time.

This recipe is also ideal for busy days. Everything cooks in one pan, the sauce thickens naturally as the pasta absorbs the liquid, and the salmon cooks gently without drying out. It’s a dish that looks beautiful on the table, but it’s also practical and quick enough to make for weeknights.

Serve it warm straight from the pan, with a little extra dill on top and maybe a squeeze of lemon if you would like a tangier finish. It’s a pasta that feels homemade, cozy, and full of Mediterranean simplicity and a perfect balance of creamy, fresh, and satisfying.  I added no vegetables this time, just salmon, pasta, and a delicious herb.

If you are looking for a very easy seafood pasta recipe, try out this Creamy Salmon Rotini with fresh dill. :).    Check out this recipe:  https://foodzesty.com/fresh-basil-pesto-with-pasta/

Have a lovely morning/afternoon/evening, everyone!! 🙂

Creamy Salmon Rotini with Fresh Dill (Easy One‑Pan Pasta)

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This creamy salmon rotini is the perfect mix of comfort and freshness. The rotini holds onto the silky sauce beautifully, while the salmon adds richness and the dill brings a bright, herbal finish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Servings 4 servings

Equipment

• 1 air fryer
• 1 frying pan
• 1 large pot
• 1 cutting board
• 1 knife

Ingredients

  

• 1 pkg rotini pasta or any pasta that you prefer
• 1 salmon fillet about 200 grams
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 lemon zest
• 1 ½ cups light cream 7% fat
• fresh dill finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced or ½ tbsp garlic powder
• salt
• pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tbsp tarragon or estragon

Instructions

 

• Boil the pasta in salted water as stated on the package.
• Marinate the 1 salmon fillet with ½ tbsp tarragon or estragon and drizzle a little olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the salmon in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Once ready, remove from the air fryer and break into small pieces.
• Add the 3 tbsp olive oil into a frying pan, 1 garlic clove, and 1 ½ cups light cream. Sautée for a few minutes. Pour in the 3 tbsp lemon juice, the 1 lemon zestand stir gently.
• Add the salmon pieces and the 1 pkg rotini pasta straight from the pot.
• Stir quickly so the sauce coats everything evenly.
• Serve immediately.

Keyword creamy pasta, creamy salmon pasta, weeknight dinners

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂