Treat your family to a classy and flavorful dinner. The salmon complements the pasta’s flavor. It results in a light and tangy taste that’ll wipe the platters clean.
How To Make Lemon Basil Salmon with Spaghetti
A light and savory pasta is topped with a deliciously flavored salmon fillet in this elegant and classy dish.
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
12 mins
Total:
22 mins
Ingredients
- ½ lb whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp oil, divided
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 4 oz salmon
- ¼ cup fresh basil leave, chopped
- 3 tbsp capers
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta.
- Cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and transfer to a bowl.
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Add the garlic, 2 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to combine well.
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Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a skillet.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Cook the fish in the skillet for about 2 minutes on each side.
- In the bowl with the spaghetti mixture, add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Toss to combine.
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Divide the spaghetti into 4 servings and top with ½ cup spinach.
- Top each with 1 salmon fillet.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 1g
- :
- Calcium: 53mg
- Calories: 347kcal
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
- Fat: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Iron: 3mg
- Potassium: 382mg
- Protein: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 499mg
- Vitamin A: 1486IU
- Vitamin C: 22mg
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