The Best Creamy Salmon Pasta
A delicious creamy salmon pasta recipe that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Oven
large pot
Skillet
Baking pan
- 1 can Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 fillets salmon about ¾ pound
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, plus more for pasta water
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper divided
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 box baby spinach 5 ounces
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and heat large pot of water to boiling on stove. Spray small rimmed baking pan with nonstick spray. Place salmon, skin side down, on prepared pan and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Transfer to oven and bake 14 to 16 minutes or until salmon is almost opaque throughout and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Meanwhile, add large pinch of salt to pot of boiling water and cook linguine according to package instructions for al dente.
While pasta is cooking, heat butter in large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add cream, wine, lemon zest and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture is thickened to a thin sauce consistency, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy pasta, dinner, Easy Recipes, pasta, salmon, Seafood