By Janine Birch-Horn
Pasta with Salmon and Asparagus (Weight Watchers)
This pasta dish served two for a main meal but it could also serve flour as a light first course. for variety, substitute broccoli for the asparagus.
Updated at: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:55:26 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories529.8 kcal (26%)
Total Fat26.8 g (38%)
Carbs46.6 g (18%)
Sugars3.4 g (4%)
Protein26.7 g (53%)
Sodium163.3 mg (8%)
Fiber3.8 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Snap off woody ends of asparagus, cut each stalk cross-wise diagonally into 5cm (1 inch) pieces.
Step 2
In a large frying pan heat cooking spray over medium high heat.
Step 3
Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add asparagus and sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in hot water and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover pan and cook asparagus for 2 minutes or until almost tender.
Step 6
Uncover and cook for 1 minute longer.
Step 7
Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 8
Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
Step 9
Meanwhile place salmon in microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice and pinch salt. (I normally cover with cling film and piece a small hole)
Step 10
Microwave 2 to 3 minutes or until fish is just cooked through.
Step 11
Separate fillet into bite sized chunks and mix gently with cooking juices in bowl.
Step 12
Dan pasta and mix with asparagus in pan, add salmon with juices, toss gently and serve.
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Under 30 minutes
