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Creamy Lemon Spinach Salmon Pasta with Parmesan Cheese

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or penne)
  • 1 lb salmon fillets (skin removed)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the salmon until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove and flake into chunks.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic.
  • Add chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan, letting the sauce thicken.
  • Add spinach and let it wilt.
  • Add the salmon back into the sauce.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding pasta water as needed for consistency.
  • Serve with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.