Garlic Butter Salmon with Creamy Spinach Linguine
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring succulent salmon, rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked linguine.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 720kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon Fresh, wild-caught preferred.
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 8 ounces Linguine Pasta
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Fresh Spinach
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
- Meanwhile, cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and toss with the creamy spinach sauce.
- Serve the salmon over the linguine and enjoy warm.
Notes
Use fresh wild-caught salmon for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on low heat with a splash of cream or water to maintain texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcal | Fat: 45g