DATE NIGHT BLACKENED SALMON PASTA

Date Night Blackened Salmon Pasta image

Prepare to wow your special someone or dinner guest with this recipe that with minimal preparation can be cooked in under 30 minutes.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon granulated onion
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ 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
½ 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

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray foil with nonstick spray.
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.
Rub remaining seasoning over salmon fillets and set on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Distribute noodles evenly between 2 bowls, and top each with a salmon fillet, panko, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 987.5 calories, Carbohydrate 106.6 g, Cholesterol 127.9 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 54.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1046.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g