Creamy Herb Pasta with Seared Salmon
Luscious Creamy Herb Pasta Topped with Seared Salmon Fillet
Ingredients:
8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup baby spinach (optional)
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried parsley, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Fold in baby spinach, if using, until wilted.
Serve pasta topped with seared salmon, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 530 kcal | Servings: 2 servings