Whole-wheat Spaghetti With Lemon, Basil, And Salmon

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salmon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. add the garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. toss to combine.
• 2 meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. season the salmon with salt and pepper. add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. remove the salmon from the pan.
• 3 add the basil, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the spaghetti mixture and toss to combine. set out 4 serving plates or shallow bowls. place 1/2 cup spinach in each bowl. top with 1/4 of the pasta. top each mound of pasta with a piece of salmon. serve immediately.