Description
This Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish is a delicious and creamy seafood pasta that combines tender salmon, fresh spinach, and a flavorful Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a satisfying meal that is perfect for a special dinner or a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of 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
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear Salmon: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Saute Spinach: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Make Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the salmon with cooked shrimp or chicken for a different variation.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: seafood pasta, creamy salmon dish, easy dinner recipe