Salmon over Spaghetti with Lemon & Basil

Ingredients

1/2 lb whole wheat spaghetti

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons EVOO, plus 2 more

S&P

3 salmon fillets

1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

2 tablespoons capers, drained

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1 1/2 cups baby spinach

Directions

Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. With the whole wheat pastas I find adding one additional minute than the package says makes it perfect. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the garlic, 2 tablespoons of EVOO, S&P. Toss until it is well combined.

When there is 6 minutes left on the spaghetti put a large skillet over medium high heat for a minute. Salt and pepper the salmon and add to the skillet. Cook for 2 1/2 minutes on each side.

To the pasta add the basil, capers, lemon zest and juice. Stir until all is combined.

To serve make a bed of the baby spinach on each plate. Then place spaghetti on top. And on top of that goes the salmon fillet.