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Marry Me Salmon Pasta with Horned Viper Reserve

Creamy, rich, garlicky pasta with perfectly seared salmon and a fiery Italian-style kick from Pit Viper Hot Sauce Horned Viper Reserve. This recipe balances creamy parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and heat that builds without overpowering the dish.

🌶️ Heat Levels

  • Mild Medium Heat: 2 tbsp Horned Viper Reserve
  • Spicy Heat: 4 tbsp Horned Viper Reserve

Ingredients (4 servings)

Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Pasta & Sauce

  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne works best)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Horned Viper Reserve (mild medium) OR 4 tbsp Horned Viper Reserve (spicy version)
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for extra fire

Garnish

  • Fresh basil
  • Extra parmesan
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

2. Season & Sear the Salmon

Pat salmon dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Build the Sauce

Lower heat to medium. Add butter, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until fragrant and softened. Stir in tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the flavorful bits from the pan. Add heavy cream, parmesan, and Horned Viper Reserve. Simmer until smooth and creamy.

4. Combine

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until coated. If needed, loosen sauce with reserved pasta water. Flake salmon into large chunks and gently fold into the pasta. Finish with fresh basil and extra parmesan.

🔥 Flavor Notes

The Horned Viper Reserve adds bright pepper heat, rich garlic depth, tangy Italian-style flavor, and a slow-building warmth that cuts through the creamy sauce perfectly.

  • The 2 tbsp version gives a warm, flavorful kick.
  • The 4 tbsp version turns it into a bold spicy pasta lovers meal without overpowering the salmon.

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🍽️ Pairing Ideas

  • Garlic bread
  • Roasted asparagus
  • Caesar salad
  • White wine or sparkling water with lemon