Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
Dinner · Italian
Flaked seared salmon folded into a bright lemon cream with spinach and penne, weeknight-fast but dinner-party worthy.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon
- 12 oz penne
- 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Boil the penne in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2 of 6
Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high and sear skin side up 4 minutes, flip, and cook until it flakes easily, about 3 more minutes. Set aside and remove the skin.
- Step 3 of 6
Cook the minced garlic in the same pan for 1 minute, then pour in the cream and the zest and juice of the lemon and simmer 3 minutes.
- Step 4 of 6
Stir in the parmesan and spinach until melted and wilted.
- Step 5 of 6
Add the penne and toss with pasta water until saucy, then fold in the salmon in big flakes.
- Step 6 of 6
Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
