Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Giada's Spa Weekend Brought Home

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove the salmon from the pan.

Add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and toss to combine. Set out 4 serving plates or shallow bowls. Place 1/2 cup spinach in each bowl. Top with 1/4 of the pasta. Top each mound of pasta with a piece of salmon. Serve immediately.

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recipe Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Shawn Albany, OR 11-09-2009
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Easy. Quick. Tasty.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was really good. Easy to prepare. Simple flavors that mix well with each other. My wife and I loved this recipe. It... is a keeper. We will make this again for sure!!Read more
recipe Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Susanne Santa Barbara, CA 11-03-2009
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So tastey, so easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with some left over barbequed salmon, which I heated up in the microwave. It was so good. The blend of... indgrediants work great together. Thanks!Read more
recipe Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Cara Los Angeles, CA 10-31-2009
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Delicious, healthy and quick!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Giada does it again. I am always on the hunt for great week day recipes...this was easy, fast and delicious. Perfect for a... week day meal for the family and tasty enough for guests!Read more
recipe Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Michael Marietta, GA 10-23-2009
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Unique Salmon Dish!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was interested in making this dish after watching it on Giada's show but wasn't quite sure about the blend of flavors.... Outstanding taste and beautiful, restaurant quality presentation! I can't wait to make it again. I used arugula instead of spinach.Read more
recipe Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Erica Inglewood, CA 10-22-2009
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Excellent Gourmet Meal......
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for dinner tonight and I am still thinking about how wonderful this came out, presentation and all. I definitely... plan on keeping this recipe on hand because I'm definitely having it again next week, if not sooner ;-) If you like/love Salmon, it doesnt get any better than this ;-) Read more
recipe Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
Sara Clovis, CA 10-22-2009
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Absolutely wonderful!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this the other night and thought it was amazing. I did dress the spinach in lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt... and pepper first though. Definately going to make it again. Very fresh, filling and healthy. Read more