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Creamy Salmon Florentine: A Rich, Easy Dinner Idea!

Creamy Salmon Florentine is a rich and easy dinner idea featuring flaky salmon fillets in a creamy spinach sauce served over fettuccine pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets, skinless
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs basil, oregano, thyme
  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and dried Italian herbs. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Flake the cooked salmon into large pieces and gently fold it into the creamy sauce. Add the cooked fettuccine and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and reduce the amount of Parmesan cheese.
  • Add cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes for a burst of color and flavor.

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