Lemon Butter Salmon & Broccoli Penne
The broccoli and whole grain pasta are tossed in a light butter sauce, making a nice side dish for the broiled salmon in this dinner recipe.
Ingredients
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4 ounces salmon
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3 ounces dry whole-grain penne pasta
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1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
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1 Tbsp. butter, melted
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4 Tbsp. low-sodium vegetable broth or water
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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1 garlic clove, minced
Directions
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Make it: Broil or grill salmon for about 8 minutes per inch of thickness. Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat broccoli in microwave until warm, about 4 minutes. Whisk together melted butter, broth or water, lemon zest and juice, and garlic. Toss penne with broccoli and place cooked salmon on top. Drizzle lemon-butter sauce over all.
Nutrition information
Calories 547, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 36 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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