Description
Mediterranean flavors dance in this creamy tomato salmon pasta, where rich salmon nestles among silky noodles kissed with tangy tomato sauce. Fresh herbs and parmesan cheese elevate each forkful, delivering a restaurant-quality meal you can savor in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound salmon fillet
- 1/2 pound cooked spaghetti noodles or linguine
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese (or a plant-based Parmesan alternative)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquids and Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving one cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining.
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove salmon from heat and allow to cool slightly, then gently break into generous bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and create a velvety sauce by sautéing minced garlic, then adding tomato paste, heavy cream, and dried herbs.
- Stir sauce gently, maintaining a smooth consistency without allowing cream to boil or separate.
- Add cooked pasta directly into the sauce, tossing carefully to ensure each strand is luxuriously coated.
- Fold in flaked salmon pieces delicately to prevent breaking the fish further.
- Brighten the dish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil for an aromatic finishing touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Save pasta water as a secret weapon for adjusting sauce consistency, creating a silky smooth texture that perfectly coats your noodles.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking salmon to ensure a beautiful golden sear instead of steaming, which preserves the fish’s delicate flavor and texture.
- Use medium-low heat when preparing the cream sauce to prevent curdling, maintaining a luxurious and smooth consistency that complements the salmon perfectly.
- Let salmon cool slightly before flaking to help maintain larger, more appetizing chunks that add beautiful texture and visual appeal to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg