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Creamy Salmon Pasta with Mixed Greens

This restaurant-quality creamy salmon pasta features tender flaky salmon in a rich garlic cream sauce tossed with al dente pasta and vibrant mixed greens. It's an indulgent yet wholesome dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight seafood solution for busy families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 8 oz pasta of choice (linguine or fettuccine work well)
  • 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale mix)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from pan and flake into chunks.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with flaked salmon and mixed greens. Toss everything together, adding pasta water as needed to thin the sauce. The greens will wilt perfectly into the dish. Finish with lemon juice and season to taste.
  5. Divide among plates, garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if using. This creamy salmon pasta is best enjoyed fresh while the sauce is luxuriously creamy.

Notes

Don't overcook the salmon - it should be just cooked through to remain tender. Use pasta water to control sauce consistency - the starchy water helps emulsify the creamy sauce beautifully. Mix up your greens - a blend of spinach, arugula, and baby kale adds complexity.