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Salmon Spinach Pasta: A Quick Recipe You’ll Love!

A delicious and quick recipe for Salmon Spinach Pasta that combines fresh ingredients for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound fresh spinach washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the salmon fillet to the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Flake the cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces and return it to the skillet with the spinach.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add ½ cup of heavy cream or a splash of half-and-half when combining the pasta and spinach.
  • You can substitute the salmon with grilled chicken or shrimp for a different protein option.

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