Farfalle With Salmon, Mint, and Peas

By amaliana

This pasta features a few flavors of the season-mint and peas-along with lemon and ever popular salmon. It's just the thing to hit the spot on a crisp spring evening.

Ingredients

• Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
• 1 pound farfalle
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless salmon fillet
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 1 package( 10 ounces) frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for serving

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the farfalle until al dente according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water; return the pasta to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, season the salmon with coarse salt and ground pepper; place in a large skillet. Add 1/4 cup water and the lemon zest and juice. Bring to a simmer over meium heat. Cover; steam for 10 minutes.
3. Add the frozen peas; steam, covered, until the peas are temder and the salmon is opaque, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Transfer to the pot with the pasta. Add the butter and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, gently flaking the fish and adding reserved pasta water as desired. Serve immediately, sprinkled with more mint.