CHAMPAGNE SALMON & FETTUCCINE

Champagne Salmon & Fettuccine image

Poached with a Champagne sauce, this salmon main dish is delish! -Taryn Kuebelbeck, Plymouth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups brut Champagne, divided
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding the asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain., In a large skillet, combine the water, broth, 1 cup champagne, onion, tarragon and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add fillets and poach, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., In a small saucepan, bring the remaining champagne, garlic, basil, brown sugar, salt and remaining pepper to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/2 cup. Whisk in butter until melted. Pour over fettuccine mixture; toss to coat. Serve with salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791 calories, Fat 46g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.