A super easy springtime pasta! Not too heavy, not too light, some would say; ‘just right.’ Not many ingredients but big time flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ (8 ounce) package spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large leek – light parts only, rinsed, and chopped
- salt to taste
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 cup creme fraiche
- 1 teaspoon tarragon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 6 ounces skinless, boneless salmon, sliced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
Step 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir leek in butter until slightly softened, 6 to 7 minutes; season with salt. Pour white wine and lemon juice over the leeks, and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir creme fraiche, mustard, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper into the leek mixture. Reduce heat to low and let cook until warmed, about 5 minutes. Add salmon to sauce; cook and stir until salmon starts to flake and is no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in cilantro. Pour sauce over spaghetti; toss to coat. Garnish with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Chef’s Note:
This recipe will work with any other fish, poultry, or meat. You can use cilantro, parsley, tarragon, or your favorite chopped fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 896 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat57g | 73% |
Saturated Fat33g | 167% |
Cholesterol216mg | 72% |
Sodium207mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate62g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 17% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein31g | |
Vitamin C35mg | 173% |
Calcium119mg | 9% |
Iron5mg | 25% |
Potassium711mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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