# @briancantstopeating on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJDJKSLNAnx
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30038200-briancantstopeating-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/23d9901e5e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-04-29T23:35:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Brian Lindo (@briancantstopeating) — https://gondola.cc/briancantstopeating

## Caption

Tuscan Salmon Pasta for wifey! Her reaction at the end🙌🏾

#foodreview #cookingforwife #tuscan #pasta #salmon

Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
* 3 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
* Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika to taste
* 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pasta and Sauce:
* 1/2 lb pasta
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 shallot 
* 1.5 tbsp Tomato paste 
* Salt, pepper to taste
* ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
* ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
* 2 cups baby spinach
* ~1 cup heavy cream
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* ½ cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
* Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
 * Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Sear the Salmon:
 * Preheat oven to 350 degrees 
 * Pat salmon dry, then season both sides with seasonings listed above
 * Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 1-2 minutes per side then finish in the oven for ~10-15 mins
3. Make the Sauce:
 * In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add oil to the pan. Sauté chopped shallot until translucent then add chopped garlic until fragrant. 
 * Stir in tomato paste until slightly caramelized 
 * Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer
 * Stir in seasoning(salt and pepper to taste), red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
 * Add spinach and cook until wilted.
 * Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth
 * Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. If needed, loosen the sauce with reserved pasta water, a little at a time.
 * Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

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- **Views:** 12,528
- **Likes:** 1,435
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- **Comments:** 46

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brian Lindo | @briancantstopeating | https://gondola.cc/briancantstopeating | Digital Creator |

## Tags

foodreview, tuscan, cookingforwife, pasta, salmon

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