Budget Bites: Grilled Salmon Fettuccini

• 1 lb dry fettuccini
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion; finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic; finely chopped
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper; to taste
• 2 TB shredded fresh basil leaves
• 4 salmon fillets; seasoned with salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add fettuccini and cook until al dente.
2. Drain pasta, and reserve 1 cup of cooking water.
3. While pasta is boiling, add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a frying pan on medium high heat. Add salmon fillets to the pan. Cook for four minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a heavy skillet, cook garlic on medium heat until golden (about 5 minutes)
5. Add in zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water. Bring to a simmer.
6. Toss pasta in sauce with basil until well coated.
7. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Serve with salmon!

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