Fettuccine with Salmon and Snap Peas
- Kosher salt
- 12 ounces fettuccine
- 8 ounces snap peas, strings removed, cut into thirds
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 12 -ounce skinless wild salmon fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs (such as dill, parsley and/or chives)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the snap peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the salmon; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Cook, turning once, until the salmon is just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Add the pasta and snap peas to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the herbs and lemon juice.
- Cook, tossing and adding more of the reserved cooking water if necessary, until the pasta is coated, about 1 more minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the salmon.
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
kosher salt, fettuccine, peas, unsalted butter, shallot, salmon fillet, freshly ground pepper, mixed herbs, lemon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/fettuccine-with-salmon-and-snap-peas.html (may not work)