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Salmon, Mint and Pea Pasta

Salmon, Mint and Pea Pasta is a healthy dish that is not only simple to make, but packed with tons of flavor! Salmon is toasted with pasta, mint and peas!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • pounds fresh salmon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 pound short cut pasta noodles
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced
  • 1 10oz bag frozen peas, thawed
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Place the salmon, skin-side down, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season liberally with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until just cooked and somewhat firm when lightly pressed. Remove from oven and allow to cool down.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. Season liberally with salt and drop in the pasta. Cook until tender, look at the package for time directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and set aside.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add in the shallots, garlic, pinch of salt, pinch of pepper, and the crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 3 minutes to soften. Add the reserved pasta cooking liquid, lemon juice, lemon zest and peas. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Once the salmon has cooled, remove it from the skin and gently flake it into large chunks with your fingers or a fork.
  • Stir pasta into the sauce, along with the salmon, and mint. Stir to evenly combine. Season with remaining ½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the pasta has heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

yield: 4 to 6 servings
Author: The Candid Appetite