Description
Creamy Mediterranean Salmon Pasta brings coastal Italian flavors to your dinner table with luxurious salmon and silky sauce. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a simple yet elegant meal that delights you with each comforting forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets (about 0.75 pound or 340 grams)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) linguine
- 1 box (5 ounces or 142 grams) baby spinach
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1–1/4 cups (300 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and heat to a rolling boil, simultaneously preparing the oven at 350°F for salmon roasting.
- Coat a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray and position salmon with salt and pepper seasoning, skin facing downward.
- Roast salmon for 14-16 minutes until nearly opaque and reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Generously salt a separate pot of water and cook linguine according to package instructions.
- In a spacious skillet, melt butter over medium heat and quickly sauté garlic until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Incorporate remaining seasonings, cream, wine, lemon zest, and nutmeg into the skillet, creating a delicate sauce base.
- Allow sauce to simmer and reduce for 5-6 minutes, stirring periodically until achieving a light, creamy consistency.
- Introduce spinach and capers to the skillet, then fold in drained pasta, gently cooking until spinach wilts.
- Extract salmon from oven, carefully remove skin, and break into generous chunks for serving alongside pasta.
- Present dish with fresh lemon wedges, allowing diners to squeeze additional citrus flavor tableside.
Notes
- Adjust salmon cooking time based on thickness to prevent overcooking and maintain moist, tender texture.
- Use fresh garlic for more intense flavor compared to pre-minced alternatives.
- Select wild-caught salmon for superior nutritional profile and sustainable seafood choice.
- Consider gluten-free pasta option for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring recipe remains accessible to diverse dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg