Take advantage of salmon season and make this Angel Hair Pasta with Salmon, Arugula with Creamy Lemon-Parmesan Sauce.
you’re able to have this satisfying dinner on the table in a half an hour.
Its the most wonderful time of the year!
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No, not the holidaysits salmon season!
Whats the Deal With Wild Caught Salmon in Season?
Thats when youre likely to get great sales on the wild varieties.
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What Are the Benefits of Salmon?
I learned the dietary benefits of salmon after I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
Lack of calcium absorption leads to osteoporosis, which causes brittle bones that break easily.
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One big way is through salmon, which has an obscene amount of vitamin D!
Its healthy for me, and it tastes good?
How Much Salmon Should You Buy per Person?
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The recommended portion size for salmon is 2 1/2 ounces for an adult.
I tend to round up to 3 ounces because my family loves to eat.
Even though our local fishmongers may do their very best, sometimes those little guys slip past them.
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However, if one begins choking on a fishbone, call 911 immediately.)
To find and remove the little buggers, just run your fingers down the length of the salmon fillet.
The pin bones will feel like hard bumps just under the surface of the salmon.
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If you feel one, push it up gently to expose the tip of it.
Pulling forward at the same angle its already growing in should remove it cleanly.
How Long Can You Freeze Salmon?
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Sockeye is beautiful, deep red-orange in color with a flavorful, leaner flesh.
The King salmon has a lighter orange appearance and the highest fat content of all the salmon species.
More Ways to Enjoy Salmon!
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan (preferably nonstick).
Press the fillets down gently to verify the entire surface makes contact with the pan.
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Use a spatula to flip the salmon and sear it, skin-side down, for an additional 3 minutes.
Transfer the fillets to a sheet pan and place them in the heated oven while you finish the dish.
Its okay if the salmon is not cooked completely through just yetit will continue to cook in the oven.
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Add the lemon halves and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the sauce in the pan by half by maintaining a boil.
This should take 3 to 4 minutes.
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By now, your pasta water should be at a rolling boil.
Add generous tablespoon of salt to the boiling water and drop the pasta into the middle of the pot.
Stir the pasta immediately to separate the noodles.
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Once the liquid in the pan has reduced by half, reduce the heat to medium-low.
Remove the lemon halves.
Slowly stir in the heavy cream and the remaining butter.
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Allow the sauce to come to a simmer, then add the arugula.
Add the Parmesan, along with the remaining salt and pepper.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, by adding a bit more salt or pepper.
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Add the pasta to the pan with the sauce.
Using tongs, toss in the pasta in the sauce until it is evenly coated.
Remove the warm salmon fillets from the oven and arrange on top of the pasta.
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