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The Best Creamy Salmon Pasta

Best Creamy Salmon Pasta with Turkey Bacon for Food Lovers

The Best Creamy Salmon Pasta is a delectable dish combining rich flavors, perfect for food lovers.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • large pot
  • skillet
  • baking pan
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon about ¾ pound (1 large fillet is also fine)
  • 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)

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Add spinach and capers to skillet. Drain pasta and add to skillet on top of spinach. Cook over low heat 1 to 2 minutes, tossing frequently, or until spinach is just wilted.
  • Remove salmon from oven. Slip spatula between salmon skin and flesh to remove skin; discard skin and break salmon into large chunks over pasta. Serve garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over pasta, if desired.

Notes

This creamy salmon pasta can be topped with turkey bacon for an extra flavor twist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Creamy Pasta, Easy Dinner, Pasta Recipe, Quick Meal, salmon pasta, seafood dish
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