Date Night Blackened Salmon Pasta

Prepare to wow your special someone on date night or a dinner guest with this blackened salmon pasta dish. It requires minimal preparation and is ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 988

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon seafood seasoning such as Old Bay®
  • 2 6 ounce salmon fillets
  • 1 8 ounce package spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray foil with nonstick spray.
  2. Combine paprika, cumin, salt, onion, garlic, pepper, and seafood seasoning in a small bowl; mix to combine. Set aside 1 teaspoon seasoning for the pasta sauce.
  3. Rub remaining seasoning over salmon fillets and set on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and saute until golden, about 30 seconds. Add panko and reserved 1 teaspoon of seasoning. Cook and stir, being careful not to burn, until panko are lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer panko to a small bowl.
  7. Place spinach in a colander and set in the sink. Drain the spaghetti over the spinach; the hot water should instantly wilt the spinach. Transfer drained pasta and spinach to the skillet. Add butter and red pepper flakes and toss to coat.
  8. Distribute noodles evenly between 2 bowls, and top each with a salmon fillet, panko, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 988kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 54gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1047mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

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