Creamy Garlic & Herb Salmon Pasta with Baby Spinach
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Al dente whole-wheat penne tossed with pan-seared wild salmon cubes, wilted baby spinach, and a light Greek yogurt-garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 60g Whole-grain penne or tagliatelle
- 110g Wild salmon fillet, skinned & cubed
- 50g Light Greek yogurt or light culinary cream (10%)
- 40g Baby spinach leaves
- 1 Clove garlic, grated
- 5ml Extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1/2 organic lemon
- Fresh dill, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (9–10 min). Reserve 3 tbsp pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon cubes for 3 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
- Add grated garlic and baby spinach; stir until spinach wilts (1 min).
- Turn heat to lowest setting. Stir in Greek yogurt, reserved warm pasta water, and lemon zest.
- Toss drained hot pasta into the skillet, coating every noodle in the creamy salmon sauce. Garnish with dill.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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