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Salmon Spinach Pasta

This delicious Salmon and Spinach Pasta recipe is perfect for you if you are looking for a fantastic family weekday meal that is ready in 25 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 814 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 300 g Salmon fillet
  • 20 g butter
  • ½ teaspoon flaked chilli (pul biber)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 300 g baby spinach
  • 240 ml double cream
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon wild garlic pesto (or regular pesto)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 60 g parmesan (freshly grated)
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1-2 cups pasta cooking water

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200° C (400 °F).
  2. Place the salmon fillets in an ovenproof dish, lightly cover them with olive oil and sprinkle on some salt.
  3. Bake the salmon fillets for 10 minutes, remove them from the oven, and flake them using a fork and knife.
  4. Put some water in a large pot with plenty of salt for the pasta on high heat and bring it to a boil while the salmon is cooking.
  5. Start making the sauce when the fish is flaked and the water starts boiling.
  6. Place a wok or a large pan on medium heat and melt some butter.
  7. Stir in the pesto and cook for a few minutes.
  8. Add the spinach in batches and cook it stirring, for a couple of minutes until wilted and then add the salt, chili, and freshly ground pepper.
  9. Stir in the double cream, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and let it boil for a minute before adding the half-cooked pasta to the sauce. The pasta should be cooked for around 7-8 minutes.
  10. Add two cups of pasta water, cover with a lid and let the pasta cook for another 5 minutes, or until it is cooked to your taste.
  11. To finish the pasta, add the cooked salmon, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley, give them a good stir and serve immediately when still warm.

Notes

  • Cook your pasta in plenty of salted boiling water for the best results.
  • Don't add any oil to pasta water as it prevents the sauce from sticking to the pasta and also delays boiling the pasta water.
  • The salmon fillets shouldn't be totally cooked as they will cook more when added to pasta.
  • If using fresh salmon and spinach for your pasta dish, you can keep the leftovers refrigerated for up to two days in an airtight container.
  • If you want to keep the pasta longer, you can keep them in the freezer for up to two months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 814kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 82g (27%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 1579mg (66%) Potassium 1150mg (33%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 8393IU (168%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 344mg (34%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 814

% Daily Value*

Calories 814kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 82g 27%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 1579mg 66%
Potassium 1150mg 24%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 8393IU 168%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 344mg 34%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.