Pasta With Salmon, Spinach, and Olives
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound whole-grain pasta
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts), halved and sliced
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 6-ounce pieces skinless salmon fillet
- 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed
- 1/4 cup green olives, slivered
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper, and cook until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Push the leeks to one side of the pan. Add the salmon, cover, and cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 5 minutes per side. Flake the salmon and toss with the pasta, spinach, olives, lemon juice, and pasta water.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 416
- Fat 11g
- Sat Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 54mg
- Sodium 381mg
- Protein 31g
- Carbohydrate 53g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 10g
- Iron 6mg
- Calcium 145mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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