Salmon Spinach Pasta Dish: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal
Enjoy a quick and nutritious Salmon Spinach Pasta that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add salmon and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove salmon and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Flake the salmon and return to the skillet, along with the lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and toss everything together.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of garlic bread.
- Add some grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg