A light chive sauce tops gently poached salmon fillets in this quick dinner. Fresh linguine with carrots and broccoli complete this simple, elegant meal.
Shredded carrots can be found in the produce section of the supermarket along with broccoli florets. This means there's no slicing and chopping for the Vegetable Fettuccini side dish.
Helpful Hints:
_ Any type of vegetable can be used for the fettuccini. Try sliced daikon or white radish for a slight bite to the pasta.
_ Fresh lemon juice can be used instead of bottled.
_ Any type of whole wheat pasta can be used. Follow package instructions for cooking and add the vegetables 3 minutes before pasta is ready for draining.
_ A quick way to slice chives is to snip them with a scissors.
_ The cooking method is for a 1-inch salmon fillet. Reduce or add the resting time depending on the size of your fillet. Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes for a {-inch thick salmon or for 4 minutes for a 1 { to 2-inch thick fillet.
Countdown:
_ Place water for pasta on to boil.
_ Make salmon.
_ While salmon poaches, make pasta.
Shopping List:
To buy: } pound wild caught salmon fillet, \ pound fresh whole wheat fettuccini, 1 bottle lemon juice, 1 bag shredded carrots, 1 small package broccoli florets, 1 bunch fresh chives.
Staples: olive oil, salt, black peppercorns.
