Buttery Pasta With Salmon and Leeks

By á-20439

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound spaghetti
• 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 leeks, sliced
• chives, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, season salmon with ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook in 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes per side; remove and flake. Add the leeks to the skillet and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
3. Toss the spaghetti with the salmon, leeks, remaining butter, and chives.