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Salmon with Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta - Recipe

Flavorful dish that's high on taste and low on calories.
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Salmon with Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
Directions
  • Bring large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain, reserving 1/4 cup water.
  • Place pasta on large serving platter or bowl. Add minced garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper and 1/2 lemon zest from whole lemon. Toss to combine. Keep warm while cooking salmon. In sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium/high heat, add 1 teaspoon crushed garlic.
  • Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in oil. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until bottom of salmon is cooked.
  • Turn broiler on low. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over salmon, season with salt and pepper. Place sauté pan under broiler. Broil 5-10 minutes. Just until salmon flakes easily and lightly browned on top.
  • Remove from the oven, with spatula, remove fillets from the pan and place on top of the pasta. Garnish with green onions, capers and lemon zest.
 
 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
-1 pound whole wheat angel hair pasta
-2 garlic cloves - minced
-3 tablespoons olive oil - divided
-1/4 cup pasta water
- salt and pepper to taste for pasta and season salmon
-6 - 4 oz. pieces of salmon
-1/4 cup basil - fresh, chopped
-3 tablespoons capers - drained
-1 lemon - zested, juiced
-1/2 bag fresh spinach
-2 green onions, chopped