SALMON PASTA WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

By nurseliz

Connie

Ingredients

• 1 (16oz.) box ridged shell pasta, preferably orichette
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 large package fresh spinach, cleaned, stacked, sliced into ribbons
• 1 lb. salmon filet, skinned and cut in bite sized pieces
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• Salt & freshly ground pepper
• Chopped basil and lemon wedges to garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside. In a large skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil for 1 minute. Add cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes or just until spinach is wilted. Add salmon pieces, turning gently until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve over pasta. Garnish with basil and lemon wedges.