Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish
Looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s packed with nutrients? Try this Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish! This creamy, flavorful recipe combines tender salmon with fresh spinach for a delightful dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it comes together in just 35 minutes. The combination of savory salmon and vibrant greens ensures that every bite is satisfying and nourishing. Once you serve this dish, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 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 the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Reduce heat, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes; simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and gently fold in flaked salmon. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 682
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 132mg