Salmon, Mint & Pea Pasta Recipe

For a delicious and simple one-skillet meal, this protein-packed Salmon, Mint & Pea Pasta recipe is perfect! Double or triple the recipe for a meal that the whole family is sure to enjoy!

Ingredients: 

• 140g salmon
• 170g non-fat light yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon peel zest
• 1 tsp lemon Juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 70g green peas
• 43g bowtie pasta
• 2 Tbsp mint leaves

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and toss in olive oil once cooked.
2. From the lemon, squeeze 1 tsp lemon juice and zest 1 tsp. Chop fresh mint.
3. Meanwhile, place salmon in a medium pan. Add ¹⁄₄ cup water, lemon juice and lemon zest to pan. Cover and bring to boil. Let steam for 10 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add peas, cover and cook about 2-3 minutes or until salmon is cooked through. Remove from heat.
5. Add pasta to skillet, tossing to combine with 1 tbsp mint.
6. Garnish with 1 tbsp of mint and spritz of lemon juice.
7. Enjoy with a side of yogurt!

Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates, like pasta, are great for filling your tummy and help to keep you feeling full for longer. For more healthy pasta recipes, like Whole Wheat Pasta with Roasted Grape Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken Breast, and Seared Salmon with Avocado, Onion and Fresh Spinach Salad, head to the Curves Nourish Blog!