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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 988 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray foil with nonstick spray.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Rub remaining seasoning over salmon fillets and set on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 8

Distribute noodles evenly between 2 bowls, and top each with a salmon fillet, panko, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.