LEMONY SALMON AND PASTA

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I served this at a small dinner party once, and it was so well received I've served it many times since. It has a zippy combination of flavors. The salmon veggies all complement each other. -Coleen Martin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 whole garlic bulb
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 tablespoons honey
1 salmon fillets (2 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 large red onion, sliced
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
LEMON SAUCE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash dried tarragon
Dash cayenne pepper
1/3 cup pitted ripe olives
1/4 cup sunflower kernels, toasted

Steps:

  • Cut top off garlic bulb, leaving root end intact. Place cut side up in a small ungreased baking dish; drizzle water around the garlic. Slowly drizzle 1 tablespoon oil into center of bulb. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until garlic is very soft. Cool for 5 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic from skins; set aside., Combine the Cajun seasoning, honey and remaining oil; spoon half over the salmon. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, peppers and onion; add remaining honey mixture and toss to coat. Place salmon and vegetables on a greased broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan, combine the first nine sauce ingredients; cook and stir until butter is melted. Drain the pasta. In a large serving bowl, gently toss pasta, lemon sauce, softened garlic, salmon and vegetables. Sprinkle with olives and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565 calories, Fat 35g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this dish was actually really good! The lemon sauce was very flavorful and the salmon was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bentley Kern
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was flaky and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The lemon sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


keith waits
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is so delicious. I usually add a little bit of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.


hamid majeed
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This is one of my favorite salmon recipes! The lemon sauce is so flavorful and the salmon is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it over rice or quinoa.


Abi Maru
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lemony flavor and the salmon was cooked perfectly. The pasta was also cooked al dente, which was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Angelina Bill
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was very flavorful. The asparagus was a nice addition and added a bit of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


kolek biasa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The lemon sauce is so flavorful and the salmon is always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it over spaghetti or linguine.


Rina Boo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a perfect meal.


Andrew Ruelas
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This dish was a bit too lemony for my taste, but overall it was good. The salmon was cooked well and the pasta was al dente. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.


Md javeddoli
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is so flavorful. I always add a little extra asparagus because I love the way it pairs with the salmon and pasta.


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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The salmon was flaky and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The lemon sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Khatibu Masudi
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I made this dish for my family and it was a hit! Everyone loved the lemony flavor and the salmon was cooked perfectly. The pasta was also cooked al dente, which was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lauren Robinson
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This lemony salmon and pasta dish was a delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the bright lemon cutting through the richness of the salmon and pasta. The asparagus added a nice touch of freshness and crunch. I will definitely be making th