Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish
If you’re searching for a comforting dish that combines ease and elegance, the Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish is a must-try! This creamy, satisfying recipe features tender salmon paired with fresh spinach in a rich garlic sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes, this delectable dish feels like a warm hug in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (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
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and thickened. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Combine drained pasta with the creamy sauce, then gently fold in flaked salmon.
- Serve immediately topped with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg