Roasted Salmon with Angel Hair Pasta

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a healthier alternative, while canned salmon is more budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.

Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and add minced garlic.

Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and top with cherry tomatoes and capers.

Roast the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.

While the salmon is roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.

Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add cooked pasta.

Toss the pasta with butter, lemon juice, and reserved pasta water to create a sauce.

Add chopped parsley and red pepper flakes to the pasta, mixing well.

Serve the roasted salmon over the angel hair pasta, garnished with extra parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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