This a wholesome dinner made with pan fried salmon and whole wheat spaghetti.
What you need: Serves 4
1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
2 Tbsp cream cheese
2 tsp chili garlic sauce
2-3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup red peppers, diced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box. Drain, and reserve a cup of the liquid.
In a skillet, warm olive oil. When it begins to shimmer, add the garlic, after a few seconds, throw in the green onions and red peppers. Turn off the heat.
When the mixture is warm and combined, add the drained pasta. Toss to combine.
In another medium skillet over medium-high heat, add some olive oil. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 and 1/2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove the salmon from the pan.
Squeeze a fresh lemon on the cooked salmon, lay it over a bed of warm spicy pasta. Garnish it with a generous serving of chopped cilantro. Serve hot. Enjoy!
In another medium skillet over medium-high heat, add some olive oil. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Add the fish to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 and 1/2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove the salmon from the pan.
Squeeze a fresh lemon on the cooked salmon, lay it over a bed of warm spicy pasta. Garnish it with a generous serving of chopped cilantro. Serve hot. Enjoy!