Description
A vibrant, creamy pasta dish combining tender salmon, fresh spinach, and a zesty lemon-cream sauce. Perfect for quick gourmet meals, this Italian-American staple balances richness with brightness from lemon zest, all in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
1 pound fresh salmon fillet
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
Stir in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in sauce. Fold in reserved salmon and grated Parmesan, mixing gently to incorporate.
Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for dietary restrictions
Substitute heavy cream with oat milk non-dairy substitute if preferred
Freshly grated Parmesan is essential for optimal texture
Add cherry tomatoes or peas for extra vegetables
For extra richness, briefly blend a small portion of pasta water into the sauce before combining with pasta
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg