Description
Creamy salmon pasta with mixed greens delivers Mediterranean elegance on a plate. Silky sauce, tender fish, and crisp greens create a luxurious dinner experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine)
- 200 g (7 oz) salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 250 ml (1 cup) double/heavy cream
- 80 g (2 cups) mixed greens (spinach, arugula, watercress)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ lemon (zest and 1 tablespoon juice)
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 125 ml (½ cup) dry white wine
Instructions
- Immerse the pasta in a generously salted, bubbling water bath, following package guidance. Drain thoroughly, reserving the pasta for later integration.
- Activate a spacious skillet over moderate flame, introducing butter to create a luxurious cooking environment. Nestle salmon pieces into the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper, transforming them until golden and perfectly cooked through.
- Without cleansing the skillet, reduce heat and introduce finely minced shallots and garlic, allowing their aromatic essence to permeate the cooking surface. Deglaze with white wine, encouraging its gradual reduction and concentration of flavors.
- Cascade heavy cream into the evolving sauce, accompanied by vibrant mixed greens. Incorporate lemon’s zesty essence and its bright juice, calibrating the seasoning with a delicate salt touch.
- Gently cascade the prepared pasta into the velvety sauce, ensuring each strand becomes lavishly coated. Tenderly fold the previously seared salmon throughout the creamy mixture.
- Finalize the culinary composition by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the surface, creating a verdant garnish that elevates both visual appeal and flavor profile. Serve immediately, celebrating the harmonious blend of maritime and herbal notes.
Notes
- Cooking techniques matter: searing salmon first locks in flavor, while reducing wine concentrates its delicate notes and builds depth in the sauce.
- Fresh mixed greens add vibrant color, nutritional boost, and a peppery contrast to the rich, creamy sauce, making each bite a delightful culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg