Pepper-Seared Norwegian Salmon with Mushroom Penne

Procedure

Pasta

• Cook pasta according to directions on box.

Sauce

• Slice mushrooms, and chop garlic and shallots. 
• Remove stems from the thyme, and chop. 
• Sauté mushrooms in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until they begin to brown.
• Add garlic, shallots and thyme. Cook for another minute.
• Add white wine, reduce liquid by half and then add heavy cream and butter. Reduce for another 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss pasta in sauce and reserve warm.

Salmon

• Season salmon with salt and liberally season with coarse ground pepper.
• In preheated sauté pan, cook salmon with remaining olive oil over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side.
• Serve salmon over pasta.

Serving Suggestion:

• Serve with sautéed spinach with garlic.