Description
A comforting yet sophisticated salmon pasta dish featuring tender strands of fettuccine, fresh spinach, and a rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Salmon Fillets
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach
- 8 oz Pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water to help loosen the sauce if needed.
- Sear the Salmon: In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky. Remove from the skillet and flake into large chunks.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, lower the heat slightly and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Spinach: Toss the fresh spinach into the skillet, stirring until wilted, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine everything. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Everything: Add the drained pasta and flaked salmon back into the skillet. Gently toss everything together, ensuring every piece is enveloped in the sauce. If the sauce needs loosening, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the pasta immediately, offering extra Parmesan for those who crave more cheesy goodness.
Notes
Customize with seasonal vegetables or different pasta shapes. Marinating the salmon in olive oil and lemon can enhance its flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg