Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta

Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta 🐟

Flaked seared salmon folded into a bright lemon cream with spinach and penne, weeknight-fast but dinner-party worthy.

30 min · Comfortable · 680 cal · 37g protein · $3.90/serving · Italian

30minutes
4servings
680calories
37gprotein
$3.90per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the penne in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high and sear skin side up 4 minutes, flip, and cook until it flakes easily, about 3 more minutes. Set aside and remove the skin.

  3. 3

    Cook the minced garlic in the same pan for 1 minute, then pour in the cream and the zest and juice of the lemon and simmer 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the parmesan and spinach until melted and wilted.

  5. 5

    Add the penne and toss with pasta water until saucy, then fold in the salmon in big flakes.

  6. 6

    Season with black pepper and serve immediately.

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