Description
A quick and impressive salmon pasta dish in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce with fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, chopped)
- 5 oz spinach (fresh)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 oz penne
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt and paprika, and place skin-side up in the pan for 3 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, then remove and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium, add sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, and stir until slightly thickened (about 2 to 3 minutes).
- Stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Meanwhile, cook penne in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Add drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce, flake in the salmon, and gently fold to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and a light white wine. For best results, do not overcook the salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing & Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg