Salmon with potato noodles is absolutely perfect.🥗

Ingredients🥣

➡Salmon:🥙

4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets (120-150g each), brought to near room temperature

¾ teaspoon each: smoked paprika, dried oregano

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ - ½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

➡Italian Potato Noodles:🍝

2-3 garlic cloves, finely diced

⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon tomato paste (American-style tomato paste)

240ml / 1 cup chicken stock

120g cream cheese, at room temperature

120g sun-dried tomatoes, sliced into thin strips

20g / ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely diced

90g baby spinach leaves, remove large stems if needed

500g fresh Italian potato noodles🥔

Method:🍽️

🍣In a small pot or bowl, mix the seasonings for the salmon, then sprinkle evenly over both sides of the fillets.🎏

🥩Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then add the salmon fillets. Sear for 3 minutes until the bottom is lightly charred and crisp, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the butter, flip again, and cook for 1 more minute, or until the fillets are almost done with light charring on both sides. The salmon will darken slightly due to the seasonings, but be careful not to burn it—reduce the heat at any time if needed. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fillets; remember, they will continue to cook slightly while resting.🥓

🧅Carefully remove the salmon and set aside on a plate. Lower the heat to medium-low, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until the garlic is lightly golden (take care not to burn it). Then add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.🌶️

🍗Pour in the chicken stock, then stir in the cream cheese until fully melted (I find a whisk works best for this). Stir in the Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil, then add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to wilt. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Italian potato noodles, cook for 1 minute, then use a slotted spoon to transfer them directly into the pan.🍖

🍤Stir thoroughly until the sauce thickens and the noodles are cooked through. Add any remaining pasta water if needed. Check the seasoning, then serve immediately. If desired, return the salmon to the pan to warm through for 1 minute before serving.🍱

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