Lusciously Creamy Salmon Pasta for Home Cooks
Rich and velvety, this Creamy Salmon Pasta features tender salmon and al dente pasta, making it an ideal dish for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper, and add it to the skillet, cooking for about 5-6 minutes on each side.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest before breaking it into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the baby spinach until wilted, and add the lemon juice.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and flaked salmon in the skillet.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.