Creamy Spinach Salmon Pasta – Easy Dinner Recipe
A rich and creamy spinach salmon pasta that's perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 2 salmon fillets, skin removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until flaky. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Add spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
- Flake the cooked salmon and return it to the skillet, along with the cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together, adding lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), and additional seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!