Spaghetti With Salmon & Sorrel (Or Spinach)

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Delicate fresh pasta tossed with butter, lemon, flaked salmon, and bright green sorrel or spinach.
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This elegant yet simple pasta dish showcases the delicate flavor of fresh spaghetti paired with tender, flaked salmon. The brightness of fresh sorrel or spinach cuts through the richness of the butter, creating a balanced and vibrant meal. Quick to prepare, it is perfect for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a light lunch. The combination of textures’soft pasta, tender fish, and crisp-tender broccoliâÂÂmakes every bite satisfying. Serve with wedges of lemon for an extra pop of acidity that highlights the fresh ingredients without overpowering them.

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Spaghetti With Salmon & Sorrel (Or Spinach)

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 487.0

Description

This elegant yet simple pasta dish showcases the delicate flavor of fresh spaghetti paired with tender, flaked salmon. The brightness of fresh sorrel or spinach cuts through the richness of the butter, creating a balanced and vibrant meal. Quick to prepare, it is perfect for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or a light lunch. The combination of textures&# 226;ÂÂsoft pasta, tender fish, and crisp-tender broccoliâÂÂmakes every bite satisfying. Serve with wedges of lemon for an extra pop of acidity that highlights the fresh ingredients without overpowering them.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Take the fresh sorrel or spinach leaves and roll them up tightly, a few at a time.
  2. Snip across the rolled leaves with scissors to create fine green ribbons.
  3. Chop the broccoli florets into very small pieces.
  4. Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
  5. Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole or skillet suitable for serving.
  6. Add the chopped broccoli to the melted butter, stir to coat, cover, and cook gently for 1 minute.
  7. Season the broccoli with a generous grinding of black pepper, salt, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice (use more lemon if using spinach).
  8. Shake the casserole to distribute the seasonings, then scatter the flaked salmon over the broccoli without stirring it in.
  9. Cover and leave over very gentle heat for 3 minutes to warm the salmon.
  10. Meanwhile, cook the fresh spaghetti in the boiling salted water until al dente.
  11. Draw the casserole away from the heat.
  12. Drain the pasta well and add it to the casserole along with the grated Parmesan and most of the sorrel or spinach ribbons.
  13. Toss quickly, gently, and thoroughly so that every strand of pasta is coated in butter and flecked with salmon and greens.
  14. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  15. Sprinkle the remaining green ribbons over the top.
  16. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 487.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.4g24%
Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
Cholesterol 55.0mg19%
Sodium 77.5mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 53.5g18%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 31.4g63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The amount given for sorrel (or spinach) is for trimmed weight.

If using spinach instead of sorrel, you may wish to add a bit more lemon juice to balance the earthier flavor of the spinach.

Serve with lemon wedges instead of a traditional bowl of grated Parmesan cheese to keep the dish light and fresh.

Keywords: pasta, salmon, sorrel, spinach, spaghetti, broccoli, lemon, butter, parmesan, italian, seafood, fresh, quick, dinner, easy, vegetable, flaked, ribbon, light, meal
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