Description
This Salmon and Pasta dish is my new favorite! The sauce is so out of this world good. Sophisticated, yet easy to make – it’s sure to help you charm that special someone or feed your tribe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon fillet
- Olive oil
- 12 oz. penne pasta
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cut chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 12 oz. jar marinated artichokes, drained & roughly chopped
- 5 oz. fresh baby spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving, optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon on the prepared baking dish and rub with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is almost opaque. Make sure not to overcook it.
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Cook penne in salted water according to package directions. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
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Heat butter in a large deep saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant and softened. Do not let the garlic and shallots brown.
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Add cream, broth, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium-low. The mixture will be very liquidy.
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Add parmesan cheese ½ cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Fold in sundried tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, and lemon zest—season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until spinach is just wilted and sauce thickened.
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Stir in cooked pasta. If desired, add some of the reserved pasta water if you like a looser sauce. Keep in mind the pasta will absorb a lot of the sauce. Taste for salt and pepper, and add more if needed.
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Using a fork or a spatula, break the salmon into large chunks and gently fold into the paste. Serve immediately garnished with lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Parmean cheese: Buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself. It will melt into the sauce without any lumps.
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. This pasta dish does not freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6
- Calories: 571
- Sugar: 3.1 g
- Sodium: 465.3 mg
- Fat: 27.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.4 g
- Protein: 32.1 g
- Cholesterol: 97.8 mg