Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon

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TOTAL TIME: 20 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
 
YIELD: 4 servings
LEVEL: Easy

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
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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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  • on April 20, 2013

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    Adults and kids alike loved it. Easy to make! Amy Meredith Hutson

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  • on January 04, 2013

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    very good the kids loved it and its e-z to make.

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  • on April 24, 2012

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    I saw Giada make this last night and was so excited to try it. However, I found it to be a little dry- I think on the show she mentioned using some of the pasta water on the drained pasta but the recipe did not state that- I recommend doing so, do not drain it completely. Lemon was very refreshing in the dish. Found the dish to taste very healthy and was very filling. I think a 2.5 star rating meets my experience.

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