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.
Per Serving: Calories:462; Total Fat: 17.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams; Protein: 34 grams; Total carbohydrates: 46 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 8 grams; Cholesterol: 66 milligrams; Sodium: 573 milligrams
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By sdsullivan123
on June 05, 2013
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Great! Flavors are terrific together. Only one change and that was I grilled the salmon. This recipe will become part of our regulars
By nancyannie
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on May 30, 2013
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Really delicious - light and fresh. I'll definitely make it again.
By Bella102096
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on May 04, 2013
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Awesome dish! Added this one to my "recipe box", it's a keeper. Pasta was great on it's own, I might make this just as a side for another meal. I pan seared the fish, next I will bake to keep the calories down. Great flavor, try it, you won't be sorry!
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