Spiced Indian Salmon Pasta with Asparagus
What Started it all:
Salmon, Asparagus, pasta, skillet
This recipe is a delightful fusion of Indian spices and comforting pasta, with the added freshness of asparagus. It’s a perfect dish for four people who appreciate the warmth of Indian flavors combined with the heartiness of pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- 400g pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the salmon is cooked to your liking. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the asparagus spears and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Remove the asparagus from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and paprika. Stir the spices for a minute until they become fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the spices and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Place the spiced pasta on serving plates, then top with the cooked salmon fillets and asparagus.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.