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Garlic Butter Salmon with Creamy Spinach Alfredo


  • Author: R.Cookery
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Description

This Garlic Butter Salmon with Creamy Spinach Alfredo is a luxurious dish combining tender, garlic-infused salmon with a rich, cheesy spinach Alfredo pasta. Perfect for a special dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • For the salmon:
    • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • For the creamy spinach Alfredo:
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
    • 4 cups fresh spinach
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
    • 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice, cooked

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon:
    • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
    • Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
    • In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in lemon juice. Pour the garlic butter over the cooked salmon and garnish with fresh parsley.
  2. Prepare the creamy spinach Alfredo:
    • In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    • Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
    • Add fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, if desired.
    • Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy spinach Alfredo sauce until well coated.
  3. Assemble and serve:
    • Serve the garlic butter salmon fillets over a bed of creamy spinach Alfredo pasta.
    • Drizzle extra garlic butter sauce from the skillet over the dish, and garnish with more parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use wild-caught salmon for the best flavor and quality.
  • If the Alfredo sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of pasta water or cream to loosen it.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 22g