Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish
Indulge in the comforting warmth of our Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish, a delightful blend of tender salmon and fresh spinach enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. This dish strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and nutritious, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. With its vibrant flavors and quick preparation time of just 35 minutes, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again. Whether served with crusty garlic bread or a light salad, this pasta dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the salmon in olive oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until flakes easily. Remove from heat and flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds before adding spinach; cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted; add lemon zest and juice.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce and gently fold in the flaked salmon. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg