Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish that is not only delicious but also nutritious. This quick recipe features tender salmon, vibrant spinach, and fettuccine or linguine enveloped in a rich garlic and Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish will impress your family and guests alike. Ready in just 35 minutes, it combines healthy ingredients like omega-3 rich salmon and vitamin-packed spinach, making it a well-rounded meal. Enjoy the ease of preparation and minimal clean-up while savoring each bite of this delightful pasta dish.
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, washed and roughly 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; cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant; add spinach and cook until wilted. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted; mix in lemon zest, juice, and season to taste.
- Toss drained pasta with the sauce; gently fold in flaked salmon. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg