Creamy salmon & sugar snap pasta

Very Healthy
Health score
98%
Creamy salmon & sugar snap pasta
15 min.
4
538kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and healthy meal that's packed with flavor and nutrition, this Creamy Salmon & Sugar Snap Pasta is the perfect choice! With a health score of 98, it offers a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbs that will keep you feeling energized throughout the day. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weekdays when you want something delicious yet nutritious.

The fresh taste of salmon, combined with the crunch of sugar snap peas and the zest of lemon, makes this pasta dish truly irresistible. Tossed in a light and creamy reduced-fat crème fraîche dressing, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy salmon without all the heaviness of traditional creamy sauces. The rocket adds a delightful peppery kick, making each bite exciting and full of flavor.

Not only is this dish a treat for your taste buds, but it's also a fantastic option for anyone looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With only 538 kcal per serving, it offers a satisfying meal that won’t weigh you down. Whether you're serving it as a side dish, a light lunch, or a main course, this Creamy Salmon & Sugar Snap Pasta will quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 400 rotini pasta 
  • 150 sugar snap peas halved lengthwise
  •  salmon steaks 
  • 0.5  lemon zest 
  • tbsp crème fraîche reduced-fat
  • 100 arugula 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • microwave
  • steamer basket

Directions

  1. Boil the pasta, adding the sugar snaps to the water 2 mins before cooking time is up. Cool under running water, then drain. You can steam the salmon over the pasta pan for about 7 mins if you have a steamer basket, or put onto a heatproof plate and microwave on High for 2-3 mins until the flesh flakes easily. Peel away any skin, break into large flakes, then allow to cool.
  2. Mix the lemon zest, juice and crme frache together, then season to taste. If you need to, loosen with a few tbsp of water to make the consistency of double cream. Toss the pasta, peas and rocket into the dressing, flake in the salmon, then gently turn in the bowl a few times.

Nutrition Facts

Calories538kcal
Protein24.11%
Fat16.1%
Carbs59.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.5
Glycemic Load
30.18
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.416087243868%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1.08mg
Kaempferol
8.72mg
Quercetin
1.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:537.81kcal
26.89%
Fat:9.47g
14.57%
Saturated Fat:2.36g
14.75%
Carbohydrates:79.09g
26.36%
Net Carbohydrates:74.43g
27.07%
Sugar:5.12g
5.69%
Cholesterol:53.83mg
17.94%
Sodium:55.42mg
2.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.9g
63.81%
Selenium:95.01µg
135.73%
Manganese:1.1mg
55.18%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
46.09%
Vitamin B12:2.73µg
45.47%
Vitamin B3:8.7mg
43.48%
Phosphorus:401.08mg
40.11%
Vitamin K:36.9µg
35.15%
Vitamin C:27.33mg
33.12%
Copper:0.55mg
27.65%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
26.78%
Magnesium:99.71mg
24.93%
Potassium:822.95mg
23.51%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.48%
Vitamin B5:2.28mg
22.79%
Vitamin A:1110.01IU
22.2%
Folate:80.07µg
20.02%
Fiber:4.65g
18.62%
Iron:3.14mg
17.44%
Zinc:2.21mg
14.76%
Calcium:100.45mg
10.05%
Vitamin E:0.41mg
2.74%