Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable salmon pasta dish. The tender salmon, perfectly cooked linguine, and rich creamy sauce create a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 salmon fillets, about 3/4 pound (1 large fillet is also fine)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
For the Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 box baby spinach, 5 ounces
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and heat a large pot of water on the stove.
- Cook the Salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then bake in the oven for 14 to 16 minutes until almost opaque.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the linguine in boiling water according to package instructions.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then add cream, wine, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add spinach and capers to the sauce, then toss with cooked pasta. Top with salmon and garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 777 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 785mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 146mg
