Romantic Blackened Salmon Pasta for Two

Name: Romantic Blackened Salmon Pasta for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 2 cups Baby Spinach; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 0.5 tsp Granulated Garlic; 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 whole Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 0.5 cup Panko; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 12 oz Salmon; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Seafood Seasoning; 8 oz Spaghetti

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Romantic Blackened Salmon Pasta for Two layers smoky-spiced, oven-baked salmon over buttery spaghetti and tender spinach. A shower of toasted panko and Parmesan adds crunch and nutty richness, balancing gentle heat from paprika and pepper flakes. It’s an intimate, restaurant-style dish ideal for anniversaries or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves2
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat the foil with nonstick spray.
2

In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, salt, onion, garlic, pepper, and seafood seasoning; stir to mix. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the seasoning for the pasta sauce.
3

Rub the remaining seasoning over the salmon fillets and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet slightly firm, about 12 minutes.
6

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the panko and the reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning. Cook and stir, taking care not to burn, until the panko are lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer the panko to a small bowl.
7

Place the spinach in a colander set in the sink. Drain the spaghetti over the spinach; the hot water will instantly wilt the spinach. Transfer the drained pasta and spinach to the skillet. Add butter and red pepper flakes and toss to coat.
8

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