Sesame salmon and chilli pasta

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  4 Servings


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Twirl your fork around this beautiful fresh salmon and chilli pasta.

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Ingredients

• 375g linguine


• 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 3 equal lengths diagonally


• 40g (1/4 cup) sesame seeds


• 2 (about 200g each, 2cm thick) boneless skinless salmon steaks


• 1 small red onion, halved, finely chopped


• 1 garlic clove, crushed


• 2 fresh red birdseye chillies (or to taste), finely chopped


• 1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill


• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice


• 2 tablespoons drained coarsely chopped capers


• Salt & freshly ground black pepper


• Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

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  Step 1
  
  
  
  
  Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions until al dente. Add the asparagus in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to the pan.
  
  
  


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  Step 2
  
  
  
  
  Meanwhile, heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Transfer to a bowl.
  
  
  


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  Step 3
  
  
  
  
  Heat the pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook for 2 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a chopping board. Use 2 forks to coarsely flake. Add to pasta.
  
  
  


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  Step 4
  
  
  
  
  Add the onion, garlic, chilli, dill, lemon juice and capers to pasta mixture, and gently toss until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  
  
  


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  Step 5
  
  
  
  
  Divide pasta among serving bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
  
  
  

Nutrition

• 2542 kj

  Energy




• 18g

  Fat Total




• 4g

  Saturated Fat





• 39g

  Protein





• 102.83mg

  Sodium




• 3g

  Carbs (sugar)




• 69g

  Carbs (total)

All nutrition values are per serve

Notes

Microwave tip: Place the sesame seeds in an oven bag and twist the opening to close. Cook on High/800watts/100%, gently shaking the bag every minute, for 2 minutes or until toasted.

• Author: Amanda Kelly


• Image credit: Ian Wallace


• Publication: Australian Good Taste

Source: taste.com.au