Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe to Try Today
Indulge in our Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish, a delightful blend of creamy textures and vibrant flavors that makes for an exquisite meal any night of the week. This easy-to-follow recipe features fresh salmon and spinach enveloped in a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Flake into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add spinach until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan until melted. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Combine pasta with sauce; fold in salmon gently. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or breadcrumbs. Customize by adding your favorite vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.