Salmon Lemon Penne

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups pasta, penne
  • 1 package alfredo sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • 1 each sweet red bell peppers quartered

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of salted water, cook the penne for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm.
  2. In a saucepan combine the sauce mix, milk and butter.
  3. Bring to boil over med-high heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce heat to med-low and add lemon juice and rind.
  5. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Combine mayonnaise and basil.
  7. Cut salmon fillets into 3 to 4 portions, brush with mayonnaise mixture.
  8. Broil or grill the salmon and peppers for 5 to 10 minutes, turning once, until salmon starts to flake and peppers are softened.
  9. Cut peppers into strips; remove skin from salmon and cut into chunks.
  10. Drain pasta; return to saucepan.
  11. Add peppers and sauce, toss well.
  12. Place pasta and sauce on plate, top with salmon.
  13. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, serve immediately

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

742 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 59.7g 77% DV
Carbs 41.2g 15% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 14.2g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 993mg 43% DV
Potassium 302.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 97mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 150.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 18.7mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 273mg 21% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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