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Salmon Pasta

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🐟 This Creamy Salmon Pasta recipe combines rich, luscious sauce with tender salmon and fresh herbs for a comforting and elegant dinner.
πŸ‹ Bright lemon zest and capers add refreshing flavors, making it perfect for a special weeknight meal or entertaining guests.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– Nonstick cooking spray

– 2 salmon fillets, approximately 3/4 pound total (or one large fillet)

– 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water

– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

– 12 ounces linguine pasta

– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

– 3 garlic cloves, minced

– 1 1/4 cups heavy cream

– 1/2 cup dry white wine (or substitute with chicken broth and lemon juice)

– 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

– 5 ounces baby spinach

– 2 tablespoons capers

– Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Spray a small rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2-Place salmon fillets skin side down in the pan. Season with half of the salt and pepper. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until the salmon is nearly opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 145Β°F (63Β°C).

3-Add a large pinch of salt to the boiling water and cook linguine according to package directions until al dente.

4-While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sautΓ© for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5-Add heavy cream, white wine, lemon zest, and remaining salt and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens. Lower heat to low.

6-Stir in spinach and capers. Drain pasta and add it to the skillet over the spinach mixture. Cook on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing frequently until spinach wilts.

7-Remove salmon from oven, discard skin, and break salmon into large chunks. Place on top of the pasta. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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Notes

🐠 Salmon can be cooked whole or as fillets; try different varieties.
πŸ‹ Substitute white wine with chicken broth and lemon juice for a non-alcoholic option.
πŸ”₯ For alternative cooking, sear salmon in a skillet or use an air fryer for convenience.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, SautΓ©ing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Standard

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 777
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 785 mg
  • Fat: 39 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 69 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 31 g
  • Cholesterol: 146 mg