American cuisine

Easy

Seared Salmon With a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Name: Seared Salmon With a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pasta; 8 oz. Rotini pasta; 1 tsp. Salt; Salmon; 1 lb. Salmon; 1/4 tsp. Salt; 1 pinch Cracked black pepper; 1 tbsp. Olive oil; Cream sauce; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped; 1/8 tsp. Red pepper flakes; 5 oz. Spinach, shredded; 1 cup Heavy cream; 1/4 tsp. Paprika; 1 pinch Pepper

Chef Terri Wahl

RATING LIKE SAVE PRINT

Seared Salmon With a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

5 stars rating if you like it!

Done

This wonderful comforting sauce is a great choice to have with a fresh piece of seared salmon. A delicious flavor balanced with sweet earthy and creamy tones this slightly pinky sauce blends into the rotini pasta and the spinach adds a vibrant contrast. A simple but delectable masterpiece in just 20 minutes.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 15 min

COOKING TIME: 10 min

TOTAL TIME: 25 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

Pasta
8 oz. Rotini pasta
1 tsp. Salt
Salmon
1 lb. Salmon
1/4 tsp. Salt
1 pinch Cracked black pepper
1 tbsp. Olive oil
Cream sauce
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1/8 tsp. Red pepper flakes
5 oz. Spinach, shredded
1 cup Heavy cream
1/4 tsp. Paprika
1 pinch Pepper

Directions:

Step 1

Add the dried pasta to a boiling pot of salted water and cook for approximately 8 minutes, drain and set aside.

Step 2

Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add oil to a medium heat skillet, place the salmon face and sear until lightly golden for approx 4 -6 minutes or until cooked approximately 1/3 way in. Turn the salmon skin down and sear for a few minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 3

To make the sauce gently cook the garlic in a little oil for 1 minute. Add the sun-dried tomatoes chili pepper flakes. Next, add the spinach and cook until it wilts, approx 2-3 minutes. Add the cream and reduce it a little. Sprinkle a little sweet paprika and black cracked pepper.

Step 4

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce cook for 1-2 minutes tossing together. turn off the heat and serve in a bowl

Step 5

Flake the salmon into chunky pieces incorporating half into the pasta and sauce mix, leaving the other half of the salmon to take precedence on the top of the dish.

Step 6

Enjoy your 20-minute healthy meal option.