Description
Savor the flavors of a creamy Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish, a delightful recipe that combines tender salmon and fresh spinach in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, requiring only 35 minutes from start to finish. The rich blend of ingredients creates a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike. With its nutritious profile, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins, this pasta dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Try this easy-to-follow recipe for an elegant yet comforting dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through; then flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, add spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes). Pour in heavy cream, gradually stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Add lemon zest, juice, and optional red pepper flakes; simmer for another few minutes. Toss in drained pasta and flaked salmon; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg