Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Lemon-Butter Salmon & Broccoli Penne

(from Jessica's blog)

An easy and quick meal! Tastes very fresh and light - even if you don't have fresh or frozen veggies on hand, the salmon & noodles make a great dish on their own.

2-3 Salmon Fillets (salt and peppered)
3 cups of dry whole-wheat pasta or multi-grain (I like angel hair pasta)
2-3 cups of cup up Broccoli
1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 cup low-sodium Vegie broth
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 Tablespoons corn starch, mixed with 1/4 cup of the Vegie Broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Broil or Grill Salmon for about 8 minutes or until done.

Cook pasta according to package directions. When pasta is almost done add broccoli and cook another 2-3 minutes.

Whisk together melted butter, broth, lemon zest and juice, and garlic in a saucepan. When slightly boiling add the cornstarch mixture. Cook until thick. If it gets too thick, just add more broth (or milk) until desired consistency.

Toss the sauce with the drained pasta and broccoli. Serve pasta and add salmon to the side or on top. I also like to add some Parmesan Cheese on top of all.

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