Description
Rich, creamy salmon fettuccine with tender flakes of salmon, fresh spinach, briny capers, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. A quick yet luxurious pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
- Meanwhile, season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and flake into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add spinach to the sauce and let it wilt. Stir in flaked salmon, Parmesan, and capers.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Plate the pasta, garnish with extra Parmesan and black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Freshly grate Parmesan for best melting and flavor.
- Do not overcook salmon, it should remain tender and moist.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: salmon pasta, creamy salmon fettuccine, easy salmon dinner, seafood pasta, weeknight pasta