blondie's fresh salmon pasta salad

Name: BLONDIE'S FRESH SALMON PASTA SALAD
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can(s) fish or vegetable broth, homemade is better if you have on hand; 8 ounce(s) fresh salmon, raw; 2 sprig(s) fresh dill or lightly sprinkle dried dill on fish; 4 - lemon slices, thin; - salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon(s) capers (omit salt if using capers); 1 pound(s) pasta of choice~medium pasta shells, rigatoni, or penne; 1 1/2 - to 2 cups mayo, hellman's; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon zest; - salt and pepper to taste

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38 Pinches

Blondie Pussycat

The Rockies!, NM

Updated on Oct 23, 2012

This is such a nice salad to take to a potluck, or serve at a special holiday meal. Ask your butcher to slice your boneless filet into 4 oz slices. This is a nice portion of salmon for any meal, and perfect for this salad.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 can fish or vegetable broth, homemade is better if you have on hand
8 ounces fresh salmon, raw
2 sprigs fresh dill or lightly sprinkle dried dill on fish
4 - lemon slices, thin
- salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon capers (omit salt if using capers)
1 pound pasta of choice~medium pasta shells, rigatoni, or penne
1 1/2 - to 2 cups mayo, hellman's
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make blondie's fresh salmon pasta salad

Step 1

~SALMON~

Step 2

In a skillet over med heat place 1st 6 ingredients. Place salmon skin side down. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pan. Allow to poach for 5-7 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3

Remove from skillet onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb liquid. Reserve the capers with a slotted spoon; place on paper towels also.
Step 4

PASTA
Step 5

In the meantime, bring 4 qts of water in a 5-6 qt stock pot or dutch oven. Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain off cooking water and rinse with cold tap water. Drain well and pour into a large bowl.
Step 6

Remove skin from salmon and discard. Break up salmon into bite size pieces and put into bowl with pasta. Put capers in same bowl.
Step 7

DRESSING
Step 8

Put 1&1/2 cups mayo in medium bowl. Add lemon juice, zest and S&P. **You may want to add a tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon of dried dill. Stir together till blended well.
Step 9

Pour over salmon and gently fold together until pasta and salmon are coated. You may have to add the other 1/2 cup of mayo. SERVE COLD
Step 10

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ENJOY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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