ASPARAGUS PASTA 'N' SALMON

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Asparagus and a light lemon dressing make this pasta salad perfect for spring dinners. Grilling the salmon gives it great flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium leeks (white portion only), thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and leeks in oil with until asparagus is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, broth, dill and lemon juice until smooth; stir into asparagus mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts :

Dora Mensah
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the salmon was flaky and moist. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!


aboubacar sako
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The asparagus and salmon are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mujtaba Ali Naqvi
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This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus and salmon were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Shannon Sasse
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the salmon was moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayhan Rahman
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The asparagus was tender and the salmon was flaky. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zach Matt
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The asparagus and salmon are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muyodi Ronald
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The asparagus was still slightly crunchy, just the way I like it. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Farrah Muehlman
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The asparagus was so tender and the salmon was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Loretta McKee
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the salmon was flaky and moist. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!


Uzair Dogar
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The asparagus and salmon are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Arzu Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The asparagus and salmon were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sc Kalyani
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the salmon was moist and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Maddison Squires
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The asparagus was tender and the salmon was flaky. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Trinitie Hurd
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The asparagus and salmon are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


yusra ishaque
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The asparagus was still slightly crunchy, just the way I like it. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tina Wheeler
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The asparagus was so tender and the salmon was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabel Lopez
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the salmon was flaky and moist. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish came together beautifully. I will definitely be making this again!