FARFALLE WITH SALMON, MINT AND PEAS

FARFALLE WITH SALMON, MINT AND PEAS image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt, freshly ground pepper
1 lb farfalle
1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen or fresh steamed peas
2 TB butter
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus more for serving

Steps:

Cooke farfalle. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return the pasta to pot. Meanwhile, season the salmon with coarse salt and ground pepper. Place in a large skillet. Add 1/4 cup water and the lemon zest and juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover; steam for 10 minutes. Add the frozen peas; steam, covered, until the peas are tender and the salmon is opaque, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to the pot with the pasta. Add the butter and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, gently flaking the fish and adding reserved pasta water as desired. Serve immediatly, sprinkling with more mint.