No Guilt Creamy Salmon And Pasta Food

CREAMY SALMON TAGLIATELLE

Steps:

• Measure and prepare all ingredients first so to be precise if count the Weight Watchers Propoints. The only preparation is to slice the salmon in little stripes or cubes.
• Put a pan with plenty of water and a some salt on the cooker. While it warms up prepare the sauce: warm the oil in a large non stick pan then put the salmon in. Add the juice of a lemon: the quantity depends on your taste, personally I squeeze a whole lemon in it! When the salmon becomes lighter in colour put the heat to minimum.
• If the water is now boiling this is a good time to put the pasta in and give it a good mix. While the pasta cooks use a little water to thin the creamy cheese in a bowl. Pour the cheese in the pan with the salmon and mix well. Add a little pepper if you like and salt to taste, I didn't add any because the smoked salmon is salty enough! Mix well.
• When the pasta is cooked take a cup of the water and keep it for later before draining the pasta. Pour the pasta directly in the sauce and mix well. If it is a little dry add the reserved water until it has the right consistency.
• In 15 minutes our creamy salmon tagliatelle are ready to be served! Add a little grated lemon peel and some finely chopped parsley to decorate each plate, to make it really elegant. We say in Italian: anche l'occhio vuole la sua parte, which means: also the eye wants its enjoyment!
• Did I already say that this pasta dish is delicious? And I must admit that I am not a great fan of smoked salmon, but the creamy cheese makes the taste more delicate so I enjoy this dish thoroughly... Try it for your next dinner party and let me know in the comments below or my facebook page what you think of it! Buon appetito! by Giovanna Buono

CREAMY SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a nonstick frying pan over high heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is crispy and golden (approximately 3-4 minutes). Carefully flip the fish over and cook for another minute or two on the other side until done to your preference. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the butter to the pan then add the onion. Cook for a few minutes until softened and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then pour in the cream. Add the dill and lemon then bring to a gently simmer.
• Simmer the cream sauce for 5-7 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon. Flake in the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the pasta and toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce. If necessary add a few tablespoons of pasta water.
• Taste and adjust seasoning then serve.

CREAMY SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• You can either steam or roast the salmon, depending if you want to turn the oven on or not. To roast, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, place on a baking tray, drizzle with oil and roast for 12 mins until opaque and the flesh starts to flake when pressed. To steam, place the fillets skin-side down in a steamer, and steam over a pan of simmering water for 8-10 mins until cooked.
• While the salmon is cooking, boil the pasta for 10 mins until al dente, then drain, reserving 100ml of the pasta water.
• Heat the oil on a medium heat in a wide frying pan and fry the shallot for 6 mins until softened, but not turning golden. Add the garlic and fry for a minute more until fragrant. Add the wine, bubble for a few minutes until reduced by half, then add the cream and season well. Bring to a very gentle simmer.
• Flake the cooked salmon into big chunky pieces, leaving the skin behind. Add to the sauce with the cooked pasta. Add the lemon zest, a squeeze of the juice and most of the dill. Add a splash of the pasta water to the sauce to coat the pasta if you need to. Toss gently to keep the salmon in big pieces. Check the seasoning, if using double cream you may need a squeeze more lemon juice. Grind over some black pepper and scatter over the remaining dill. Serve with a green salad.

NO-GUILT CREAMY SALMON AND PASTA

Steps:

• Boil water in large pot for pasta.
• Heat oil in large nonstick pan and then add in flour until pasty. Gradually whisk in milk while stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Season with pepper.
• Add pasta to boiling water and set timer as directions advise. If pasta is done before the sauce, toss with a bit of olive oil so it doesn't stick.
• Whisk in Parmesan cheese and pesto until thoroughly mixed. Heat for a few minutes on low until thickened.
• Stir in salmon just before serving and heat through.
• Add pasta to salmon mixture and gently toss.
• Sprinkle parsley on completed dish.