£4.50–£7.50 at Tesco · around £1.52 a portion
⏱ 25 min serves 4

Salmon and Asparagus Pasta with Lemon Butter

A quick pasta dish with flaked salmon, crisp asparagus and a bright lemon butter sauce.

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  • salmon fillets4
  • spaghetti400g
  • asparagus200g
  • butter40g
  • lemon1
  • garlic clove2
  • parsley10g
  • olive oil1 tbsp

METHOD

  1. 1Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to packet instructions.
  2. 2Meanwhile, season the salmon fillets and pan-fry in olive oil for 4–5 minutes each side until cooked through and flaky.
  3. 3Trim the asparagus and cut into 3cm pieces, then blanch in the pasta water for 2 minutes before removing.
  4. 4Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the water.
  5. 5In a large pan, melt the butter and gently cook the crushed garlic for 1 minute.
  6. 6Add the lemon juice and zest, then toss in the spaghetti and asparagus.
  7. 7Flake the salmon into chunks and fold through the pasta with a splash of reserved water.
  8. 8Scatter with chopped parsley and serve.
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