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pasta with salmon and spinach
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 833kcal
Author: Ayla Clulee

Equipment

  • 1 kitchen scale
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 14 oz pasta (400 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for pasta water)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 ½ oz salmon fillet (300 grams)
  • 1 ½ tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon flaked chilli (pul biber)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 ½ oz baby spinach (300 grams)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (double cream)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon wild garlic pesto (or regular pesto)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup parmesan (freshly grated)
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1-2 cups pasta cooking water
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200° C (400 °F).
  • Place the salmon fillets in an ovenproof dish, lightly cover them with olive oil and sprinkle on some salt.
  • Bake the salmon fillets for 10 minutes, remove them from the oven, and flake them using a fork and knife.
  • 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.
  • Start making the sauce when the fish is flaked and the water starts boiling.
  • Place a wok or a large pan on medium heat and melt some butter.
  • Stir in the pesto and cook for a few minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To finish the pasta, add the cooked salmon, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley, give them a good stir and serve immediately when still warm.

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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

Calories: 833kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1567mg | Potassium: 1133mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8434IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 5mg