Salmon and Pea Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta
• 8 oz salmon fillet
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 8 oz pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, pat the 8 oz salmon dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the salmon skin-side down and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and flake into chunks.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Pour in the 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the 1 cup frozen peas and cook until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time if needed for a silky sauce.

8. 8

   Season with remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• skillet
• colander
• measuring cups and spoons
• knife and cutting board

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