Author Notes
Just a combination of my favorite things, pasta, lemon basil and salmon. —Colleen Flynn
Ingredients
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1
garlic clove, minced
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3 tablespoons
olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
fresh black pepper
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4( 4 oz.) ounces
salmon filets
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1/4 cup
chopped fresh basil
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1
zested lemon
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice
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2 cups
fresh baby spinach leaves
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3/4 pound
whole wheat spaghetti
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
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Add the spaghetti, stir for 30 seconds( lower heat but maintain a boil) and cook until al dente about 8 minutes.
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In a medium skillet, saute 1 clove minced garlic in 3 T. olive oil until fragrant (do not brown). Drain the spaghetti and transfer to a large bowl. Add the minced garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss.
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In a medium skillet warm 1 T. olive oil over medium/ high heat.Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. When the oil is warm add the salmon fillets. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes per side (depends on the thickness of the fish). When done, remove the salmon from the pan.
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Now add the basil, lemon juice and lemon zest to the spaghetti. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Place 1/2 c. fresh baby spinach on each plate. Top with whole wheat spaghetti. Now top spaghetti with a salmon filet.
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