Penne With Asparagus And Smoked Salmon Cream Recipes

PENNE WITH SALMON AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepot, cook pasta as label directs and then drain.
• Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat.
• Add asparagus, salt and pepper and cook until asparagus is almost tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Add shallot and remaining 1 teaspoon oil; cook, stirring constantly, two minutes longer.
• Add wine; heat to boiling over high heat.
• Stir in broth and heat to boiling.
• Arrange salmon slices in skillet; cover and cook until just opaque throughout, 2- 3 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat and stir in tarragon.
• In a warmed serving bowl, toss pasta with asparagus mixture.

SALMON PENNE WITH BASIL PESTO CREAM SAUCE, ARTICHOKES, AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the salmon into 1 inch cubes and place in a buttered baking dish. Add the lemon juice to the melted butter and drizzle over the salmon. Season the salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Do not let the salmon overcook. Remove immediately from the oven and keep warm.
• While the salmon is cooking, add the pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cut the asparagus into 1 inch pieces. Add the asparagus to the boiling water during the last three to five minutes of cooking. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
• While the salmon and pasta are cooking, combine the butter, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and half-and-half in a saucepan. Season with garlic salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat. Add the pesto at this point. Go light with the pesto to ensure the sauce is lightly flavored.
• Mix the artichoke hearts with the asparagus and penne pasta and pour the sauce over the pasta mixture. Mix lightly to coat everything. Add the salmon cubes to the top of the pasta. If desired, serve with extra parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

SMOKED SALMON PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water on to boil. Season it liberally with salt. When it boils, add your choice of pasta. Cook to el dente, until the pasta is cooked through but still pleasantly chewy.
• Scoop out 1 cup or so of the starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta but not quite all the way. Leave it a bit wet. Put the pasta back into the pot along with a splash or two of the reserved water, about 1/2 cup or so in total then immediately add the rest of the ingredients.
• While the pasta is till steaming hot toss well melting the cheese and forming the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

PENNE WITH GRILLED SALMON ASPARAGUS AND LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Brush the salmon steaks lightly on both sides with the soy. Grill or broil until almost cooked through. Shred salmon.
• Steam the asparagus until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile cook the penne in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
• Melt the butter in the pasta cooking pot; add the garlic and ginger. Saute 30 seconds.
• Add the lemon juice and zest. Toss the pasta, asparagus, and butter until pasta is coated.
• Add salmon and toss.

CHILLED PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, SMOKED SALMON AND POPPY SEEDS

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender but still firm to bite. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Rinse with cold water until cold. Drain well. Transfer pasta and asparagus to large bowl. Add green onions and smoked salmon. Mix reserved cooking liquid into dressing. Add to salad; toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.

LEMON ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
• Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
• Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.