Red Pepper-Salmon Pasta

By classycook

"Baked salmon served with a red pepper sauce over angel hair pasta."

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In an 8 inch baking dish, arrange filets in a single layer. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Tightly cover dish with foil. Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cook until fish is opaque, but still moist looking in thickest part, 12 to 14 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a blender, smoothly puree red peppers, parmesan, cornstarch, chili, and garlic. Add cilantro and chicken broth; whirl to blend.
Pour pepper mixture into a 10 inch frying pan. Stir over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to keep warm.
Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water until tender to bite, about 7 minutes. Drain, and return to pan.
Stir juices from the baked salmon into red pepper sauce. Mix 1 1/2 cups sauce with pasta. Spoon pasta onto plates. Top with fish, and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve.
Footnotes

Learn how to shop for salmon in our Choosing Salmon video.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 395 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 66mg