Quick Salmon & Spinach Pasta: 25-Minute Fresh Comfort Dinner
Tender salmon and fresh spinach tossed with pasta in a light lemon cream sauce, ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta of choice
2 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
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Season salmon and cook in olive oil 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Remove salmon and flake gently.
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Sauté garlic briefly in the same skillet.
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Add broth and cream, simmer until slightly thickened.
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Stir in spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Return salmon and pasta to skillet and toss.
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Add Parmesan and adjust with pasta water if needed.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overcooking salmon to keep it tender.
Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Reheat gently with a splash of liquid.