Salmon Rotini And Roasted Garlic Recipes

SALMON WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place garlic in ramekin. Pour enough oil over to cover.
• Wrap the ramekin in double thickness of foil.
• Bake until garlic is very tender; takes about 35 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic and 1 T. of the oil to a food processor.
• Add butter to processor; puree.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Place salmon on baking sheet.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with the lemon juice, then spread on the garlic puree.
• Bake uncovered until JUST COOKED THROUGH. Don't overcook your salmon! Should take about 15 minutes but watch carefully.
• Sprinkle with rosemary and serve.

ROTINI WITH SALMON AND ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Cut the heads of garlic in half crosswise and place on a sheet of foil. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold the foil up and around the garlic, making sure it stays flat, and fold the edges to seal into a tight packet. Roast until soft, about 60 minutes. Let the garlic cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves out of the skin. Mash half of the roasted garlic cloves into a paste with the back of a fork. Set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine the Marsala and chicken broth in a large, heavy skillet and bring to a simmer. Add the mashed roasted garlic and stir to dissolve. Simmer uncovered for 4 minutes, then add the salmon, cover, and simmer for 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and add the remaining whole roasted garlic cloves, the lemon zest and juice, rosemary, and the cooked pasta. Stir to combine; add the extra-virgin olive oil, capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir once more. Serve immediately.