Creamy Salmon Pasta with Spinach recipe:

Creamy Salmon Pasta with Spinach recipe:

Ingredients (Serves 2–3):

Pasta – 250g (fettuccine, linguine, or penne work well)

Salmon fillet – 200–250g (skinless, boneless)

Spinach – 2 cups fresh

Heavy cream – 1 cup (or use half-and-half for lighter option)

Garlic – 2 cloves, minced

Parmesan cheese – ½ cup, grated

Lemon juice – 1 tbsp (fresh)

Olive oil or butter – 1 tbsp

Salt & pepper – to taste

Optional: Red pepper flakes, fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)

Instructions:

Cook the Pasta:

Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions.

Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

Cook the Salmon:

While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Season salmon with salt and pepper.

Cook salmon for 3–4 minutes per side, until cooked through.

Remove from pan and flake into large chunks with a fork.

Make the Cream Sauce:

In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

Stir in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.

Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Add spinach and let it wilt (1–2 minutes).

Combine Everything:

Add cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce.

Toss gently to coat. If too thick, loosen with a bit of pasta water.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve:

Plate immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

Let me know if you want to make it dairy-free, add mushrooms, or substitute canned salmon.