Salmon and Asparagus with Penne and Light Cream Sauce Recipe

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Salmon and Asparagus with Penne and Light Cream Sauce
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
866
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup uncooked penne pasta , or as needed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 lb salmon fillet
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cut fresh asparagus (1 inch pieces), or as needed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced , or to taste
  • 2 slices fresh lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt , or to taste (optional)

Directions:

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Pour in 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil, the white pepper, dill, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a skillet over medium-low heat until the oil is shimmering. Gently lay the salmon fillet into the oil, and sprinkle with 1 pinch of salt. Arrange the cut asparagus and bits of minced garlic around the salmon in the skillet. Squeeze the lemon slices over the salmon and asparagus, and place the squeezed slices into the skillet. Cover and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the salmon, and cook until the salmon is no longer translucent in the center, about 8 more minutes.
  3. Remove the salmon, asparagus, garlic, and lemon slices from the skillet to a warmed plate, leaving the juices in the skillet. Whisk in the cream and enough Parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce. Let the cheese melt, and season to taste with salt. To serve, divide the cooked penne pasta, salmon, and asparagus between two plates, with the pasta to the side of the salmon. Spoon the cream sauce over the pasta, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 866.11 Kcal (3626 kJ)
Calories from fat 666.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 74.1g 114%
Cholesterol 186.45mg 62%
Sodium 700.59mg 29%
Potassium 665.85mg 14%
Total Carbs 16.92g 6%
Sugars 3.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.93g 20%
Protein 34.21g 68%
Vitamin C 34.6mg 58%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 237.4mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 215.9 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.47g 114%
Cholesterol 46.48mg 62%
Sodium 174.64mg 29%
Potassium 165.98mg 14%
Total Carbs 4.22g 6%
Sugars 0.93g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 20%
Protein 8.53g 68%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 58%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 59.2mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.7
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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