Step 1

Preheat stainless steel or nonstick pan to medium high heat with olive oil.

Step 2

Pat dry salmon filets and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Place salmon in pan skin side down. Cook each side approximately 5-6 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F and is flaky.

Step 4

Remove salmon from the pan and add half the butter and garlic. Saute until fragrant, add lemon zest and juice of half the lemon as well as fresh parsley.

Step 5

Re-introduce salmon to pan and coat in butter sauce.

Step 6

Remove salmon from pan and add all remaining ingredients except parmesan to pan.

Step 7

Bring to a boil and cook approximately 12-14 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Step 8

Slowly stir in parmesan until incorporated.

Step 9

Serve on a plate with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.