June 18, 2022

True Lemon Spaghetti with Salmon & Basil

True Lemon Spaghetti with Salmon & Basil

Category

Dinner

Servings

3

Prep Time

10 minutes

A dish that has it all: lean protein, carbs, green veggies - and it's great looking too!


Author:
True Citrus
True Lemon Spaghetti with Salmon & Basil

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb

    spaghetti (use whole wheat pasta, if desired)

  • 1

    clove garlic, minced

  • 3 tbsp

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • Salt & pepper


  • 4

    (4-ounce) pieces of salmon, sliced into chunks

  • 1/2 c

    chopped fresh basil leaves

  • 2 c

    fresh baby spinach leaves

  • 1 c

    half & half

  • 1 tbsp

    corn starch

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic, 2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Toss to combine.
  3. Meanwhile, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Add the fish to the pan and cook about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish.
  4. Remove salmon from the pan. In the same pan over medium heat, whisk together the corn starch and half & half to form a rue. Add spinach and basil and mix until wilted (about 2-4 minutes).
  5. Meanwhile, add True Lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and toss to combine.
  6. When spinach is wilted into the sauce, plate the pasta into 4 shallow bowls. Top with the spinach and basil sauce, and salmon pieces, dividing evenly. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Giada de Laurentiis (Food Network)