Fish and Seafood Recipes - Marinated Salmon-with Fettuccine

Ingredients                                         

• 225 g/8 oz salmon tail, skinned and boned

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped parsley

• 8 basil leaves, torn into pieces

• 120 m/1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 lemon

• 3 red (bell) peppers, cut into thin strips

• 6 spring onions (scallions), chopped

• 225 g/8 oz fettuccine

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 50 g/2 oz/1 cup toasted fresh breadcrumbs

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Method:

1. Cut the salmon into thin strips. Place in a dish with the onion, parsley, basil and 90 ml/6 tbsp of the oil.

2. Add the juice of half the lemon and leave to marinate. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan (skillet).

3. Add the peppers and spring onions and fry (sauté) for 3 minutes.

4. Add the salmon mixture and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring until the fish is just cooked.

5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet directions. Drain, rinse with boiling water, drain again and return to the pan.

6. Add the fish mixture and toss well. Season to taste and add a little more lemon juice if liked.

7. Pile on to serving plates and garnish with the breadcrumbs.