Basil Pecan Shells with Smoked Salmon: A Healthy & Flavorful Recipe

Basil-Pecan Shells with Smoked Salmon

YIELD Makes 4 servings

Salmon makes a fabulous addition to any healthy diet. Its low fat content makes it a perfect protein substitute for fatty cuts of beef.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh basil, stems removed 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 12 ounces uncooked medium-size pasta shells or conchiglie 8 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces 4 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

PREPARATION:

1. Place basil, Parmesan, garlic and oil in food processor or blender; process until finely chopped. Set aside.
2. Combine yogurt and milk in small bowl; set aside.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well. Transfer to large serving bowl. Add basil mixture, yogurt mixture, salmon and pecans. Mix well. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Fish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 600 mg Protein 28 g Fiber 4 g Carbohydrate 62 g Cholesterol 19 mg Saturated Fat 3 g Total Fat 15 g Calories from Fat 27 % Calories 497 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 2 Meat 2 Starch 4