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Salmon with Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

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Flavorful dish that's high on taste and low on calories.

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

Serving Description: 1 salmon steak with side of pasta

Servings: 6

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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

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