published 7/21/2020
I got the idea for this recipe based on elegant Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon which is my favorite brunch meal! But this Perfectly Imperfect dish is a belly-filling pasta that can feed the whole family and not just a serving for 1. It is full of flavor, ready in less than 30 minutes, and a delightful alternative to boring grilled Salmon!!
PREP TIME: < 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
SERVINGS: 4
ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti*
- 4 Soft-boiled Eggs**
- 3-4 Salmon Filets
- juice of 1-2 Lemons
- 2 TBSP Avocado Oil (or equivalent high heat Oil)
- 2 cups chopped Kale
- 2 TBSP Butter***
- 2 TBSP Flour
- 1 1/2 cups Milk****
- 1 TSP Dijon Mustard
- 2 oz (1/2 log) Goat Cheese
- 2 TBSP Fresh Dill or 1 TBSP Dried Dill
- Salt and Pepper to taste
*Angel Hair, Linguine, or Pappardelle would be good alternatives for Spaghetti.
**Best way to make Soft-boiled Eggs: Bring pot of water to a boil. Add Eggs right from the fridge. Cover and continue to boil for 5-6 minutes. Remove the Eggs to an ice bath until ready to use. *Tap gently on the bottom and use the rounded part of a spoon to remove the shell.
***I use Country Crock Avocado Butter in my cooking and it’s absolutely wonderful!
****I also use Plant-based Oat Milk for all my recipes as a delicious and healthy alternative to Cow milk.
instructions
- Cook Spaghetti according to the package. Drain. *Drizzle with Olive Oil if done more than a few minutes before the Sauce is ready to prevent sticking.
- Drizzle the flesh side of the Salmon with juice of 1/2 Lemon and season with Salt and Pepper. Heat Oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the Salmon, flesh side down to the pan. Saute for 2-3 minutes.) Flip over and cook another 2-3 minutes. (The Salmon will be well done at 6 minutes.) Remove the Salmon and break apart with a knife.
- Add Kale to the same pan. Season with Salt and Pepper and cover. Steam at medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until the Kale is nicely wilted and soft.
- Melt Butter in a saucepan over low heat. Whisk in Flour and brown for 1 minute. Pour in Milk and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Whisk in the Dijon and Goat Cheese. Season with Salt and Pepper, half the Dill and juice from 1/2 Lemon.
- Pour the Sauce over the Spaghetti and stir to combine. Toss in the Kale.
- Add the Spaghetti and Kale to a bowl or plate. Top with Salmon and another squeeze of Lemon. Finish with 1 Egg and more Dill. ENJOY!!
Did you try this recipe? Please share any comments or suggestions below!!
I love salmon and pasta. Would love putting the two together.