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Creamy Light Fettuccine with Salmon and Spinach

This light version of a creamy fettuccine garlic sauce and the flavour of salmon really makes an impressive dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 667

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz fettuccine noodles
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Béchamel Sauce: makes about 2 cups
  • 4 tbps unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
Main dish:
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2- 8 oz boneless, skinless salmon fillets
  • salt and pepper to season salmon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup white wine/vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup organic spinach
  • parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • medium and large sauce pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add salt. Add noodles of your choice and cook for 12-14 minutes or until al dente, and drain.
  2. Béchamel sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour. Stir until well blended and until it starts to thicken. Add milk and whisk occasionally as the sauce thickens. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.  
  3. In a large skillet, add olive oil and pan-sear the salmon on each side for about 4 minutes, until done. Remove from heat and cover.
  4. In a skillet, add olive oil, sauté shallots for 3 minutes, then add garlic sauté for 1 minute. Add white wine or vegetable broth and bring to a slow boil. Once half of the wine has evaporated, stir in 1 1/2 cups of béchamel sauce and spinach. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Separate salmon into bite size pieces as you add it to the béchamel mixture, and gently toss with the fettuccine or pappardella noodles.
  6. Serve and garnish with parsley and the extra Parmesan cheese.    

Nutrition

Calories: 667kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 20gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 1140mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1423IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 321mgIron: 2mg

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