Description
Indulge in a creamy Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish that seamlessly blends the richness of fresh salmon with vibrant spinach in a luscious garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe offers a delightful experience that is as nutritious as it is satisfying. With tender pasta coated in a velvety sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, every bite bursts with flavor. Whether you’re serving family or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress. Try it today and enjoy a wholesome meal that brings comfort and joy to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 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
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Reserve about 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 4–5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped spinach; cook until wilted (2–3 minutes).
- Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream until combined with spinach.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and slightly thickened.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce; mix well.
- Gently fold in flaked salmon while keeping some chunks intact.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve warm topped with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream alternatives.