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Salmon Pasta Recipe

This salmon pasta recipe showcases the beauty of fresh seafood with a creamy sauce. The dish is simple yet impressive enough for guests or a date night.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (19)

  • 24 oz skinless boneless salmon cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 14 oz cooked spaghetti
  • 2 oz spinach
  • 0.25 oz capers
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 0.5 oz parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp coriander
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2

Add 24 oz salmon and season the fish with 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp pepper flakes. Gently flip and cook for 5 minutes. Set aside on a plate.

3

Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter and 2 oz spinach to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 1 minute.

4

Stir in 0.25 oz capers, 14 oz cooked spaghetti, 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, 4 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for an extra 2 minutes.

5

Return the salmon to the skillet and stir gently until everything is coated in the creamy sauce, about 3 minutes.

6

Take off the heat and sprinkle 0.5 oz parmesan cheese. Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 500kcal | Fat 20g | Saturated Fat 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Cholesterol 162mg | Sodium 591mg | Potassium 956mg | Carbohydrate 35g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 1g | Protein 44g | Vitamin A 2092IU | Vitamin C 8mg | Calcium 135mg | Iron 2mg