Name: Date Night Blackened Salmon Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
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

Date Night Blackened Salmon Pasta Recipe

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Salmon and Spaghetti with Panko and Spinach

Ingredients

Salmon:

Nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
teaspoon salt
teaspoon granulated onion
teaspoon granulated garlic
teaspoon black pepper
teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets

Pasta:

1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
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

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the sweet paprika, cumin, salt, granulated onion, granulated garlic, black pepper, and seafood seasoning. Set aside 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mixture for the pasta sauce.

Step 3: Rub the remaining seasoning over the salmon fillets and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Step 4: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, about 12 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 5: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic and saut for about 30 seconds until golden and fragrant.

Step 6: Add the panko bread crumbs and the reserved 1 teaspoon of seasoning. Stir continuously, making sure not to burn the crumbs, until they are lightly toasted, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer the panko to a small bowl.

Step 7: Place the spinach in a colander and drain the cooked spaghetti over the spinach. The hot water will immediately wilt the spinach.

Step 8: Transfer the drained pasta and wilted spinach to the skillet. Add the butter and red pepper flakes, tossing everything together to coat.

Step 9: Divide the pasta and spinach mixture evenly between two bowls. Top each bowl with a salmon fillet, a sprinkle of toasted panko, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.