Creamy Honey Mustard Salmon Pasta

This creamy honey mustard salmon pasta is amazingly delicious and super easy to make. Subtle hints of mustard pair perfectly with honey and lemon to transform salmon fillets into a simple yet elegant dish.

Honey and mustard is a winning combination for salmon, but when you add pasta to the mix, you get a dish that is bound to impress everyone.

This creamy honey mustard salmon pasta only takes 30 minutes to make, but it ticks all the boxes to become a household favourite.

It's a creamy, flavourful and elegant pasta dish that works great not just as a quick weeknight meal, but also for date night.

The creamy sauce goes perfectly with baked salmon — the recipe is a sort of salmon alfredo but with the addition of a very tasty honey and mustard combo.

What do you need to make honey mustard salmon pasta?

Salmon fillets — I make this recipe with two salmon fillets that weigh approximately 300 grams (10.5 oz). If you want more salmon in your pasta, feel free to increase this quantity.

Honey — Any type of honey works well in this creamy salmon pasta, but it's always a good idea to go with the best quality you can. I only use a tablespoon, but you can increase this quantity if you'd like your salmon to be more sweet than savoury.

Garlic — I love how a bit of garlic pairs with the sweet and savoury flavours of mustard and honey. If you're not a fan, feel free to skip it.

Lemon juice — Just like in the case of honey and garlic, feel free to adjust the lemon juice quantity to our taste.

Pasta — I like to make this mustard salmon pasta with penne, but any other type of short pasta would be fine. You can also opt for a long variety, such as linguine or tagliatelle, which are both great with this type of sauce.

Shallot — You can substitute shallots with red onions, but I prefer the subtle flavour of the shallots here.

Dry white wine — Any dry white wine is suitable for this sauce. I generally use a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. If you don't cook with alcohol, you can substitute it with a bit of veggie stock or even water.

Wholegrain mustard — I love the chunky consistency of wholegrain mustard in this sauce, but you can use smooth Dijon mustard instead.

Double cream — To make the sauce extra creamy, double (heavy) cream is the way to go. You can use single cream (half and half) to cut down on calories, but the sauce won't be that creamy.

How to make it?

Start by making the salmon. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with foil.

Combine the honey, crushed garlic, lemon juice and salt and pepper into a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to spread the mixture evenly on the salmon fillets.

Place the salmon fillets on the baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until cooked through.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of pasta to a boil, salt generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve a bit of pasta water before draining.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and saute the shallot for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until it softens.

Add the white wine and continue to cook until most of the alcohol evaporates. Stir in the wholegrain mustard and double cream and allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Flake the baked salmon with a fork and add it to the sauce. Stir gently to combine, then add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to cover it in the sauce. If the sauce looks too thick, add a dash of pasta water.

Stir in the fresh parsley, check for seasoning, and serve immediately.

Recipe notes and tips

• Pair this honey salmon pasta with a crisp dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
• If you want a more intense mustard flavour, you can use a teaspoon of wholegrain or Dijon mustard in the honey and lemon mix that goes on the salmon.
• The same goes for the lemon — if you'd like the flavour to be more pronounced, you can add one or two tablespoons of lemon juice to the sauce.

If you liked this creamy honey mustard salmon pasta, you might also like some of my other easy pasta recipes:

• Creamy Rasta Pasta Recipe
• Creamy Whisky Pasta with Smoked Salmon
• Easy Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta
• Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Pasta
• Creamy Lemon Gruyere Pasta

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