Mango-Curry Smoked Salmon Pasta with Lime-Cilantro Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A refreshing pasta dish featuring creamy smoked salmon, sweet mango, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing for a tropical twist on classic pasta. This Tropical-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs spaghetti, smoked salmon, mango for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 452 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 4 oz, cut into 1/2-inch pieces smoked salmon
• 1/2 cup, finely diced mango
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 1, seeded and finely diced serrano pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup diced mango, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 diced serrano pepper, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 4 oz smoked salmon pieces to skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes until warmed through and edges slightly golden.
5. Step 5: Toss drained spaghetti with smoked salmon and mango-cilantro mixture, adding 2 tbsp reserved pasta water until sauce coats strands evenly. Season with 1/4 tsp salt.