This Creamy Salmon Pasta with Spinach is next-level comfort food!
Golden seared salmon, garlic cream sauce, sautéed veggies, and pasta—finished with that perfect drizzle of olive oil.
Quick, hearty, and beyond delicious. You have to try it!
Creamy Salmon Pasta with Spinach
If you’re craving something creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor—this Salmon Pasta is it. Tender, flaky salmon seared to perfection, tossed with a creamy garlic sauce, sautéed veggies, and pasta—all finished with a hint of olive oil drizzle. Perfect for weeknights or when you want to treat yourself without a fuss.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
🧾 Ingredients
🧂 For the Salmon:
- 1–1.5 lbs salmon fillets (skin removed if preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (Graza or your favorite brand)
- 1 tsp salmon seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp adobo seasoning
- 1 tsp dried parsley
🍝 For the Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 1 tsp olive oil (to boil with the pasta)
🥣 For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ small onion, diced
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
✨ For Garnish (optional):
- Olive oil drizzle (like Graza Sizzle)
- Fresh parsley or parmesan
🔥 Instructions
1. Season & Sear the Salmon:
Rub salmon with olive oil on both sides.
Season with salmon seasoning, paprika, adobo, and parsley.
Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Sear salmon on both sides until fully cooked (about 3–4 minutes per side).
Remove, let it rest, and chop into chunks.
2. Cook the Pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
Add 1 tsp olive oil and pasta. Cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Cream Sauce:
In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté diced onions and bell peppers until soft.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and thickened.
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
4. Combine Everything:
Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. Add salmon chunks and gently fold everything together.
Drizzle with extra olive oil or top with parmesan if desired.
⏰ Prep Time: 10 mins
⏰ Cook Time: 20 mins
🍽 Servings: 3–4
💡 Tips
- Want it spicy? Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Lighter version: Use light cream cheese and half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- More veggies? Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
