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Creamy Salmon Pasta with Mixed Greens: Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This restaurant-quality creamy salmon pasta comes together in under 30 minutes and combines tender salmon fillets with a rich garlic cream sauce and nutritious mixed greens. It's a perfect balance of comfort food and healthy eating that's naturally halal-compliant and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 400g salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 250g pasta of your choice (penne or fettuccine work well)
  • 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Prepare the salmon: 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 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the cream sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Combine everything: Flake the cooked salmon into chunks. Add cooked pasta, salmon chunks, and mixed greens to the cream sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
  5. Add final touches: Stir in lemon juice and zest. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality salmon, don't overcook the greens, and save pasta water to help the sauce cling perfectly to the pasta.