Creamy Salmon Linguine Recipe

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Extra Pesto Grilled Salmon gives this creamy pasta toss a luxurious taste and texture. We love it as is, but you could easily sub in any veggies you have on hand for the broccoli. —Jacob Kitzman, Seattle

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Creamy Salmon Linguine Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound fully cooked salmon, flaked
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in cream and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Add the salmon, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain linguine and broccoli; add to the skillet. Stir in the cheese, basil, capers and lemon peel. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups equals 802 calories, 55 g fat (30 g saturated fat), 207 mg cholesterol, 649 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 36 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Salmon Linguine in Simple & Delicious August/September 2012, p21