• Need a hero dish that is super-tasty and fabulously easy? Try a big bowl of salmon pasta and everybody can tuck in 

    TO DRINK: Pair this lemony pasta with a rich and citrusy wine like semillon

    Salmon, chilli and lemon linguine

    Ingredients

    • 500g linguine
    • 60ml (¼ cup) olive or avocado oil
    • 2 – 3 salmon fillets, cut into large chunks
    • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
    • juice and zest of 2 large lemons
    • a large handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
    • a large handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
    • 100g grated Parmesan, to serve

    Instructions

    1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, drizzle with oil and set aside.

    2

    Heat 30ml (2 tbsp) oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat and season the salmon. Sear the salmon for 1 – 2 minutes, remove from the pan and set aside.

    3

    While the pasta is still warm, add the remaining oil (you may need an extra 15 – 30ml (1 – 2 tbsp), chilli, lemon juice and zest, and season well.

    4

    Add the chopped herbs and Parmesan, and toss. Lightly flake some of the salmon, keeping some pieces intact, and toss lightly.

    5

    Serve in a large bowl with extra herbs and Parmesan.

    Notes

    Substitute the salmon for chicken and add caperberries for even more zesty flavour.

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