Description
Salmon Pasta is a creamy, flavor-packed dish that marries tender salmon with perfectly cooked fettuccine. This recipe promises to impress guests and satisfy family members alike, making it ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions. With its delightful combination of rich sauce and fresh ingredients, every bite is a taste of culinary bliss that will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Gradually pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add spinach, allowing it to wilt slightly.
- Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and mix it into the creamy sauce along with the fettuccine. Toss gently to combine.
- Finish by grating fresh lemon zest over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg