Chilled Salmon With Pasta and Asparagus |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Mild and light recipe. Good combination of flavors. Revised from Healthy Meals in Minutes. Ingredients:
8 ounces penne pasta |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
8 (4 ounce) salmon fillets |
1/2 medium lemon, thinly sliced |
1 bay leaf |
2 cups frozen asparagus, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces (or fresh asparagus steamed until crisp-tender, cut into 1-inch pieces) |
1 cup mayonnaise |
1 cup sour cream |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, but do not add salt. Drain pasta in a colander. Place pasta in large bowl; toss with oil. Cool to room temperature.
2. In a large skillet, place salmon in enough water to cover. Add lemon slices and bay leaf. Cook salmon over medium heat until opaque and fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 minutes. Place salmon on a plate, reserving 1/4 cup of poaching liquid. Cover with plastic wrap; chill completely.
3. Meanwhile, prepare dressing. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, reserved poaching liquid, lemon juice, dill and salt.
4. Combine pasta, asparagus and 1 cup of dressing. Toss to coat. Spoon pasta mixture onto serving plates. Place salmon on top of pasta. Spoon remaining dressing over salmon. Serve immediately.
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