Salmon Pasta Dishes
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225 g pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 1 lb 450 g salmon fillet, skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
- 2 cups baby spinach optional
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation:
Cook the Pasta:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Salmon:
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet, flake into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic.
- Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Combine Ingredients:
- Stir in grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Return the flaked salmon to the skillet and toss in the cooked pasta.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a zesty touch.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half and half or Greek yogurt.
- You can use smoked salmon for a different flavor profile.
- Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
