Lemon Caper Pesto Salmon Pasta Recipes

CREAMY SALMON LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly., Add salmon, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain linguine and broccoli; add to skillet. Stir in cheese, basil, capers and lemon zest.

SALMON PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON & CAPERS

Steps:

• Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the rapeseed oil in a frying pan, add the pepper, cover and leave for about 5 mins until it softens and starts to char a little. Stir, then push the pepper to one side and add the salmon. Cover and fry for 8-10 mins until just cooked.
• Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest and juice in a large bowl with the garlic, shallot, capers and olives.
• Add the cooked pepper and salmon to the bowl. Drain the pasta and add it too, with black pepper and the olive oil. Toss everything together, flaking the salmon as you do so. If eating now, toss through the rocket; if packing a lunch, leave to cool, then put in a container with the rocket on top and mix through just before eating.

SALMON WITH LEMON- BUTTER -CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with foil; brush with olive oil.
• Season both sides of the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
• Bake until salmon flakes easily, about 20 - 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a heavy saucepan, simmer shallots, vinegar and wine until shallots are soft and very little liquid remains.
• Add the butter and 2 tablespoons water, whisking constantly over high heat until the butter is melted and incorporated.
• Stir in the parsley, capers and lemon zest.
• Serve over the salmon.

PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, but not browned. Add the smoked salmon and continue cooking just until the salmon turns opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cream and add the capers. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Be careful how much salt you add because the smoked salmon and capers are both salty. Add the pasta and toss to coat. If there doesn't appear to be enough sauce, add a couple of tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to thin it down. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.