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Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish

Delicious Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish for a Cozy Night In

This Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish is a quick and nutritious meal that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta fettuccine or linguine, can use whole wheat or gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream light cream may substitute
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest fresh lemon juice works as well
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice use fresh for best flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, adjust based on spice preference
For the Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Salmon Fillet skin removed
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach chopped
For Seasoning and Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until flakey.
  3. In the skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
  4. Add lemon zest, remaining lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Mix in drained pasta, then fold in flaked salmon. If thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is customizable. Feel free to swap ingredients for your preference and enjoy it on a cozy night in.

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