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Creamy Pasta Salmon Recipe

Name: Shore Grill And Grottos CREAMY PASTA SALMON Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz linguine; 12 oz salmon fillets, skinless (about 6 oz each); 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs unsalted butter; 1 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups fresh baby spinach (packed); 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 oz cream cheese, softened; 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbs fresh dill, chopped (or parsley); 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional drizzle)

Inspired by Shore Grill And Grotto

Time35m

Serves3

LINGUINE, SPINACH, ONION

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Ingredients

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Pasta & Main

12 oz Linguine

12 oz salmon fillets, skinless (about 6 oz each)

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Vegetables & Aromatics

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs Unsalted butter

1 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves Garlic, minced

4 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)

1 tsp Lemon zest

1 tbsp ReaLemon lemon juice

Creamy Sauce

1 cup Heavy cream

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

3/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

2 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes

Finishing & Garnish

2 tbs fresh dill, chopped (or parsley)

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional drizzle)

Method

Pasta & Main

Cook pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook until just shy of al dente according to package directions (about 9–10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and set aside.

Season salmon

Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Sear salmon

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add salmon fillets and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through (internal temp ~125–130°F for medium). Remove salmon to a plate, let rest 3 minutes, then flake into large bite-sized pieces with a fork. Reserve skillet with any fond for the sauce.

Vegetables & Aromatics

Sweat onion and garlic

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet used for salmon. Add the thinly sliced onion and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5–6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to brown.

Wilt spinach & add lemon

Add the baby spinach in handfuls, stirring until wilted. Once wilted, stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste).

Creamy Sauce

Build sauce

Pour 1/2 cup broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.

Finish sauce

Add the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Whisk or stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is reached (you may not need the full cup). Taste and adjust seasoning.

Combine & Serve

Toss pasta with sauce

Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the creamy sauce and wilted spinach. If necessary, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce so it evenly coats the pasta.

Add salmon & finish

Gently fold the flaked salmon into the sauced pasta to warm through without breaking it up too much. Stir in chopped dill (or parsley). Drizzle with optional extra-virgin olive oil and give one final gentle toss.

Serve

Divide among plates or bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.