Salmon and Peas in Creamy Sauce
"This is a high-fat recipe, if it's not for you then move on to another recipe. I used fresh cooked salmon I suppose canned would be okay but why would you use canned when fresh is plentiful and so easy to cook. Also fresh sauteed mushrooms could be added"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (183.3 g)
- Calories 667.3
- Total Fat - 55.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 33.8 g
- Cholesterol - 71.7 mg
- Sodium - 587.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 36.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7.2 g
- Sugars - 21 g
- Protein - 10.6 g
- Calcium - 231.5 mg
- Iron - 1.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 5.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the peas and saute (about 3 minutes for fresh peas and 1 minute for thawed).
Step 2
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cream, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes Add the salmon, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and nutmeg. Stir over low heat until the cheese melts and the salmon is heated through, about 2 minutes (the sauce should not boil). Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place cooked pasta it in a heated bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta, add the parsley, and gently toss to mix. Serve immediately.
Tips
No special items needed.