Description
A quick and nutritious pasta dish featuring flaked salmon and fresh spinach in a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 2 salmon fillets (about 1 lb total), skin removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky. Remove from skillet and flake into chunks.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.