Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe to Try Today
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish, a perfect blend of creamy goodness and nutritious ingredients. This recipe brings together fresh salmon and vibrant spinach, enveloped in a rich garlic and Parmesan sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a comforting meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- 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 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
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Toss drained pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice; cook in a skillet over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds before adding spinach; cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, then add Parmesan cheese gradually to create a creamy sauce. Incorporate lemon zest and juice.
- Combine flaked salmon and drained pasta into the skillet, mixing gently with reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg