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Seared salmon served over spaghetti squash in a white bowl, topped with a creamy tomato, onion, and parmesan sauce with cherry tomatoes.

Creamy Spaghetti Squash with Salmon

This is one of those meals that feels fancy but is actually super simple—creamy spaghetti squash, flaky salmon, and a rich sauce that brings it all together.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • Water or vegetable broth for baking

Salmon

  • 2 Salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp Old Bay
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • Use enough seasoning to coat the salmon — reserve the extra for the sauce.

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup onion red, white, or yellow, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine or vegetable stock
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Reserved seasoning from salmon
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Roast the Spaghetti Squash

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise (carefully — it’s tough).
  • Scoop out seeds.
  • Season inside with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  • Place squash cut-side down in a baking dish with about ½ inch of water or broth.
  • Poke a few holes in the back of the shell to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until fork-tender.

Cook the Salmon

  • Season salmon with the spice mix.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Sear salmon for about 2 minutes per side (or until cooked to your liking).
  • Remove and set aside.

Make the Creamy Sauce

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add onions, tomatoes, and garlic.
  • Sauté for 2–3 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
  • Deglaze with white wine (or broth).
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes, reducing liquid by half.
  • Stir in heavy cream.
  • Turn off heat and add parmesan cheese.
  • Season with remaining salmon seasoning and adjust salt to taste.

Prepare the Squash

  • Once cooked, use a fork to pull the spaghetti squash into strands.
  • Leave in the shell for serving or transfer to a bowl.

Assemble

  • You have two options:

Option 1: Mix squash with sauce and top with salmon

    Option 2: Plate squash, add salmon on top, and pour sauce over

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