Penne With Grilled Salmon Asparagus And Lemon Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) salmon steaks
1 teaspoon soy sauce
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut 1-inch
8 ounces penne
6 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Preparation

Brush the salmon steaks lightly on both sides with the soy. Grill or broil until almost cooked through. Shred salmon.
Steam the asparagus until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile cook the penne in plenty of boiling salted water. Drain.
Melt the butter in the pasta cooking pot; add the garlic and ginger. Saute 30 seconds.
Add the lemon juice and zest. Toss the pasta, asparagus, and butter until pasta is coated.
Add salmon and toss.