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Whole Wheat Pasta with Salmon and Peas in a Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 8 oz whole wheat pasta
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 salmon filets
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta according to directions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 Tbsp butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat and bake the salmon filets approximately 3-4 minutes each side.  Shred and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium low and toss in the peas and sauté until as crispy or tender as you prefer, approximately 5 minutes if you like them tender.
  4. In another small pan, combine 2 Tbsp butter, lemon juice and garlic and stir until butter is melted and garlic is soft and translucent.
  5. Toss the pasta, shredded salmon, and snap peas with the lemon butter sauce. Serve.

Recipe Notes

2016-06-22 11.09.45