Salmon with Whole Wheat Thin Spaghetti

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced thin

½ teaspoon salt

8 ounces whole wheat thin spaghetti, dry

12 ounces salmon fillets, fresh

½ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried dill

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Nutrition

Calories/Serving: 480

One serving provides approximately: 480 calories; 33 g protein; 49 g carbohydrates; 19 g fat (6 g saturated); 70 mg cholesterol; 8 g fiber; 61 mcg folate; 3 mg iron; 620 mg sodium.

Source: Wheat Foods Council

Salmon and thin spaghetti

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Add olive oil, onions and salt. Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes and then uncover and turn heat to medium. Stir frequently and cook until onions are brown and caramelized – about 5 minutes. In the meantime, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Preheat the oven’s broiler to 500 degrees F, with top rack set approximately 6 inches from the heat source.

Line a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with foil or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.  Place salmon filets skin-side  down on pan and broil on top rack approximately 3 minutes. Turn salmon fillets over and broil for approximately 3 additional minutes, until it flakes easily with fork; then break into large bite-sized pieces.

Stir together onions, pepper, dill, and parsley. Combine with pasta and salmon; sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top and serve immediately.

Servings: 4