Preheat stainless steel or nonstick pan to medium high heat with olive oil.
2. Step
Pat dry salmon filets and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Step
Place salmon in pan skin side down. Cook each side approximately 5-6 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F and is flaky.
4. Step
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.
5. Step
Re-introduce salmon to pan and coat in butter sauce.
6. Step
Remove salmon from pan and add all remaining ingredients except parmesan to pan.
7. Step
Bring to a boil and cook approximately 12-14 minutes or until pasta is tender.
8. Step
Slowly stir in parmesan until incorporated.
9. Step
Serve on a plate with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.
