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Creamy Salmon Pasta

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Creamy Salmon Pasta is a luxurious yet simple dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. Featuring tender salmon fillets enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce and served over perfectly cooked fettuccine or linguine, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests on special occasions. With its delightful combination of flavors and easy preparation, it brings comfort to your table in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
  • 12 oz skinless fresh salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine or linguine, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Prepare the salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, sear the salmon in olive oil for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Flake into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Create the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Reduce heat, add heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan until melted.
  4. Combine: Toss cooked pasta with sauce, flaked salmon, and spinach until well coated. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Add flavor: Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and toss gently.
  6. Serve: Plate generously, garnish with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper if desired.

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Keywords: For added flavor, consider using skin-on salmon fillets. You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Customize by adding cherry tomatoes or using shrimp instead of salmon.

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