Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don’t forget to reserve some pasta water—its starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.
Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon Recipe
Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don't forget to reserve some pasta water—its starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups flaked cooked salmon
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs toasted
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Combine oil, garlic, anchovy paste, crushed red pepper, lemon zest and lemon juice in a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved water, the pasta, salmon, parsley and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sauce coats the pasta, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with breadcrumbs.
