# Light Lemon Garlic Pasta with Salmon

A light, fresh, summer-inspired pasta dish featuring flaked oven-baked salmon.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 salmon fillet
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- cooked pasta
- olive oil
- fresh basil
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- capers
- parmesan cheese (optional)

## Instructions

1. Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
2. Bake the salmon fillets.
3. Flake the cooked salmon with a fork.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, olive oil, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper, then toss to combine.
5. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers to the bowl and stir to coat.
6. Add the flaked salmon to the pasta and stir gently.
7. Serve in bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

## Equipment

- baking dish
- cutting board
- fork
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://thecookingjar.com/light-lemon-garlic-pasta-with-salmon/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/01e49531-9643-418c-8fc9-1df80d913c11
- Extracted: 2026-07-21

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