Salmon Spinach Pasta Recipe
This Salmon Spinach Pasta Recipe combines rich, flaky salmon with fresh spinach in a creamy, satisfying dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors at home.
Equipment
- Large pot for pasta
- Large skillet or pan
- Colander for draining
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne or fettuccine
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in large pot.
- Add pasta and cook until tender.
- Heat olive oil in skillet.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook salmon for 4 minutes each side.
- Remove salmon and flake into pieces.
- Add garlic to same skillet.
- Pour in white wine and cream.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return flaked salmon to pan.
- Drain pasta and add to sauce.
- Toss everything together gently.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best flavor and texture
- Don't overcook the salmon to keep it tender
- Add spinach gradually to prevent overcrowding the pan
- Reserve some pasta water for thinning sauce
- Grate fresh parmesan for superior taste