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Creamy Salmon Pasta with Mixed Greens: The Ultimate 25-Minute Weeknight Dinner

This restaurant-quality creamy salmon pasta combines tender salmon flakes in a luxurious Alfredo-style sauce tossed with pasta and vibrant mixed greens. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect elegant yet quick weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale blend)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from skillet and flake into large chunks.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to coat in the sauce. Gently fold in flaked salmon and mixed greens. Cook for 1-2 minutes until greens are slightly wilted.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the pasta and sprinkle with lemon zest. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Choose fresh salmon for best flavor but frozen works fine; don't overcook salmon as it continues cooking after removal; customize greens with spinach or arugula; adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.