Description
Creamy spinach salmon pasta delivers Mediterranean flavors in one elegant dish. Herb-infused sauce and flaky salmon create a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 oz salmon fillet
- 2 oz spinach leaves
Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Pat the salmon fillet dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and carefully place the salmon, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside, then reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly wilted and bright green.
- Pour heavy cream and lemon juice into the skillet, stirring to combine and create a light sauce with the spinach.
- Gently flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing everything together to coat evenly with the creamy spinach sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over the pasta and gently stir to distribute.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional parmesan and fresh ground black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm, bright flesh for the best flavor and texture in your dish.
- Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to ensure a golden, crispy exterior when searing in the skillet.
- Cut spinach into uniform pieces to guarantee even cooking and prevent large, uncooked leaves in the final pasta.
- Adjust cream sauce consistency by adding pasta water if the mixture becomes too thick or reducing heat to thicken naturally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 682
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 503 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg