Creamy Salmon Linguine

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces linguine
• 8 spears asparagus
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lb salmon, fully cooked, flaked
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons basil, fresh minced
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 5 minutes of cooking. drain pasta and cut asparagus in 2 inch pieces.
• 2 saute garlic in butter in a large skillet for 1 minute. add asparagus and saute an additional minute. stir in cream and lemon juice. bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
• 3 add salmon, salt and pepper. heat through. add linguine to skillet, stir in cheese, basil, capers and lemon peel.