salmon-with-dijon-butter-sauce-aspa.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Place asparagus spears into a large skillet, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the skillet about 1/2 inch deep. Place skillet over medium heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.",
        "Stir unsalted butter and pecans into the skillet with asparagus, and let simmer until asparagus are beginning to brown and pecans are fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.",
        "Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper and set aside for about 5 minutes; pat off any excess moisture with paper towels.",
        "Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan-fry the salmon fillets in the hot oil until browned and the flesh flakes easily and is nearly opaque in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Squeeze half a lemon over the salmon fillets as they cook.",
        "Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil; stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.",
        "Stir 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, and basil into the cooked pasta until coated; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.",
        "To make sauce, melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted; stir in Dijon mustard, and squeeze remaining lemon half into the sauce. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes to blend flavors.",
        "To serve, divide angel hair pasta between two plates, top each serving of pasta with half the asparagus and pecans, and arrange a fillet over the asparagus. Spoon Dijon dressing over fillets to serve."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and bottom thirds thinly peeled",
        "3 tablespoons unsalted butter",
        "1/4 cup chopped pecans",
        "2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon",
        "salt and ground black pepper to taste",
        "2 tablespoons olive oil",
        "1/2 lemon, halved (juice only)",
        "1/3 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta",
        "2 tablespoons butter",
        "1 tablespoon minced parsley",
        "1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil",
        "2 tablespoons butter",
        "1 tablespoon Dijon mustard",
        "1/2 lemon, halved (juice only)"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Salmon With  Dijon Butter Sauce, Asparagus and Herb Butter Angel Hair Pasta",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/220316/salmon-with-dijon-butter-sauce-aspa/"
}