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Salmon and Creamy Lemon Penne
with zucchini and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk, Wheat
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PescatarianOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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9 oz. Salmon
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Lemon
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNDjaOX
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat44g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1050mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Zester
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Salmon
Pat salmon dry. Season flesh side with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add salmon, skin-side up, to hot pan. Sear until golden-brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While salmon cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half. -
3 Cook Zucchini and Add Sauce
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add zucchini to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.Add garlic and parsley seasoning, cream base, and 1/4 cup water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir in mozzarella until melted and combined, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1 tsp. lemon juice, red pepper flakes (to taste), and pasta to hot pan with sauce.
Stir occasionally until combined and pasta is heated through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with Parmesan. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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