Dinner for 2
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Penne and salmon are combined with shallots, garlic, wine, cream, lemon, and dill for a quick skillet pasta.
Typical price
$25.26for 4 servings
$6.32 per serving$25.26 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $7.49Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.62Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical | 6.75 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus 1 tsp if roasting
- 175 g penne
- 2 shallots or 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 100 ml white wine
- 200 ml double cream or crème fraîche
- 1/4 lemon zested and juiced
- 1/2 bunch dill finely chopped
Steps
- Boil the penne in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, then drain.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then cook it in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Cook the shallots and garlic in the same skillet for 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in the cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Toss in the pasta and dill, then return the salmon to the skillet and warm for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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