Pasta with lemon and garlic, variation with smoked salmon
Author: Chef Barb of Figueroa Farms Boutique created for the Olive Oil Source (www.oliveoilsource.com)
Recipe type: Main
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Ingredients
1 pound pasta (I used whole wheat)
1 pound smoked salmon
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 green onions chopped fine (or 1 leek chopped fine)
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 teaspoons capers
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup grated or shaved Parmesan cheese (I didn't use)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Break the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add green onions or leek, and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and salmon pieces. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest and capers. Taste for seasonings and add salt and pepper if needed.
Toss salmon mixture with the hot pasta. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and top with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe by mommy's two cents at http://mommystwocents.com/2012/05/smoked-for-more-than-just-bagels/