Description
Delightful salmon pasta with mixed greens brings Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables. Herbs, fresh salmon, and crisp greens combine for an elegant meal people will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 125 ml (½ cup) dry white wine
- 80 g (2 cups) mixed greens (spinach, arugula, watercress)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ lemon (zest and 1 tbsp juice)
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Cook pasta in heavily salted, rapidly boiling water according to package instructions, then drain completely while preserving pasta’s structural integrity.
- Salmon Searing: Heat skillet to medium-high temperature, melt butter, and carefully place salmon pieces seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until exterior develops golden-brown caramelization and interior reaches perfect doneness.
- Aromatic Foundation: Reduce skillet’s heat, introduce finely diced shallots and minced garlic into remaining cooking oils. Deglaze pan with white wine, allowing liquid to concentrate and develop rich underlying flavors.
- Sauce Development: Pour heavy cream into skillet, integrating mixed greens and incorporating lemon zest and juice. Adjust seasoning with subtle salt additions to enhance overall taste profile.
- Culinary Integration: Merge cooked pasta with creamy sauce, ensuring comprehensive coating, then gently fold seared salmon throughout mixture, creating harmonious texture and flavor distribution.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, providing vibrant color and herbaceous complexity. Serve immediately, highlighting the elegant fusion of maritime and garden-inspired elements.
Notes
- Master Pasta Salting: Use abundant salt in boiling water to enhance pasta’s fundamental flavor, ensuring each strand absorbs seasoning during cooking.
- Salmon Searing Secrets: Cook salmon at medium heat for golden exterior and moist interior, preventing overcooking which can make fish tough and dry.
- Wine Reduction Magic: Allow white wine to simmer and concentrate, developing deeper flavor layers that transform the sauce’s overall complexity and richness.
- Cream Sauce Balance: Add cream gradually and stir consistently to prevent separation, creating smooth, velvety texture that coats pasta perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 624
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 266 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg