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Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish

A delicious and nutritious recipe combining tender salmon, fresh spinach, and pasta, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Salmon
  • 1 lb salmon fillet skinless
Vegetables
  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp dried dill or fresh if available
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Prepare the Salmon
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and dill. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss to combine and cook until the spinach wilts.
  2. Flake the cooked salmon and gently fold it into the pasta mixture. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or pasta types. For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.

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