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Salmon Pasta with Mixed Greens Recipe

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This Salmon Pasta with Mixed Greens is a delicious and creamy dish featuring tender seared salmon, fresh greens, and a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce tossed with your choice of tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that combines healthy seafood with vibrant greens for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • ½ kg (1 lb) pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine)

Salmon and Seasoning

  • 200 g (7 oz) salmon fillet, skin removed
  • ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 125 ml (½ cup) chicken or vegetable broth
  • 250 ml (1 cup) double/heavy cream
  • 80 g (2 cups) mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or watercress)
  • ½ lemon, zested, plus 1 tbsp juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a small amount of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Prepare Salmon: While pasta cooks, remove skin and any bones from the salmon fillet. Cut into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear Salmon: Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the salmon pieces and sear on all sides for 2–3 minutes until cooked through. Transfer salmon to a plate and set aside.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add olive oil followed by finely chopped shallot and minced garlic. Sauté over low heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  5. Simmer Broth: Increase heat to medium and pour in chicken or vegetable broth. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Add Cream and Greens: Stir in heavy cream, mixed greens, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer gently until the greens wilt and the sauce is warmed through.
  7. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss well to combine. If the sauce feels too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  8. Serve: Arrange the seared salmon on top of the pasta, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken or vegetable broth depending on your preference or dietary needs.
  • If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
  • Make sure to remove all bones from the salmon to ensure a pleasant eating experience.
  • The mixed greens can be swapped for kale or Swiss chard if desired, but adjust cooking time accordingly as these greens are tougher.
  • Reserve pasta water carefully to help adjust sauce consistency without thinning the flavor.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/salmon-pasta-with-mixed-greens-recipe/