Creamy Salmon Pasta

Name: Creamy Salmon Pasta
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets ((~340g total), skin on); 1 tsp salt (more for pasta water); 0.5 tsp black pepper; 340 g linguine; 2 tbsp butter; 3 slice garlic cloves (minced); 300 ml heavy cream; 120 ml dry white wine; 1 tsp lemon zest (grated); 140 g baby spinach; 2 tbsp capers; Lemon wedges (for garnish (optional))

By admin 2/28/2026

Pasta Main Course High-Protein Healthy Italian

Ingredients

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2 salmon fillets ((~340g total), skin on)
1 tsp salt (more for pasta water)
½ tsp black pepper
340 g linguine
2 tbsp butter
3 slice garlic cloves (minced)
300 ml heavy cream
120 ml dry white wine
1 tsp lemon zest (grated)
140 g baby spinach
2 tbsp capers
Lemon wedges (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C.
Boil a large pot of water. Place salmon skin-side down on baking tray, season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and some lemon juice.
Bake 16–18 min until internal temp reaches 62°C.
Cook linguine in salted boiling water per package directions (al dente). Drain.
For the Sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook garlic 1 min stirring.
Add cream, wine, lemon zest, remaining ½ tsp salt + ¼ tsp pepper.
Bring to boil, reduce to medium, cook 5–6 min until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
Add spinach and capers to skillet. Add drained pasta on top. Toss 1–2 min over low heat until spinach wilts.
Remove salmon skin, break fish into chunks, place on top of pasta. Serve with lemon wedges.