Creamy and Healthy Salmon Noodle Casserole with Shiitake Mushrooms
Tender mushrooms and fresh, flaky salmon help lower cancer and heart disease risk.
October 19, 2008 and November 30, 2008
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 385 per serving
Percent from Fat: 27%
Cusine: American
Course: Dinner
Food as MedicineSM Ingredient: Shiitake mushrooms
Food as MedicineSM Tip
Shiitake mushrooms contain a compound called lentinan, which has been shown to have anti-cancer activity and can even help protect from influenza and other viruses.Culinary Taste Tip
Look for organic brown clamshell mushrooms, which have a mild seafood flavor that complements the wild salmon.Culinary Technique Tip
It's not only easier to use in recipes, but since all canned salmon is wild salmon, you get more nutritional benefits than the farm-raised variety typically offered.Ingredients
8 oz. whole wheat blend egg noodles1 (4 oz.) pkg. sliced exotic mushrooms
1 cup fat free low salt chicken broth, organic preferred
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 oz. Neufchatel cream cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon siracha pepper sauce
1 (7.5 oz.) can wild salmon, drained, skin discarded, broken into chunks
1/4 cup sliced unblanched almonds, toasted
Preparation
Cook noodles according to package directions. Heat oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until mushrooms are golden brown. Whisk together broth and flour; stir into mushrooms. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cream cheese and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted. Stir in peas and pepper sauce.Drain noodles; return to same pot. Add mushroom mixture; toss well. Add salmon; toss lightly and transfer to a 2-quart round or square casserole or baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover dish with foil; bake 25 minutes or until heated through. Transfer to serving dishes; top with almonds.
Substitution
Sliced criminal or button mushrooms may replace the exotic mix. Any hot pepper sauce may replace the siracha.
Tips
Look for Ronzoni brand in many supermarkets.Nutritional Analysis
Total fat (g): 12; Fat calories (kc): 111; Cholesterol (mg): 41; Trans fatty acids (g): 0; Saturated fat (g): 3.5; Polyunsaturated fat (g): 0.8; Monounsaturated fat (g): 1.9; Fiber (g): 9; Carbohydrates (g): 52; Sugar (g): 2.6; Protein (g): 23; Sodium (mg): 611; Calcium (mg) 141.Click here to receive new ChefMD® recipes via e-mail.
Comments on Creamy and Healthy Salmon Noodle Casserole with Shiitake Mushrooms
From: CocoPaz
Looks great. Question: what is siracha pepper sauce, where can I buy it, and can anyone recommend a substitute if I can't find it?
Coco Paz
Santa Barbara
From: Leigh1962
Great recipe. I added more shiitake mushrooms because the packs of salmon you buy now are less ounces than what is in the recipe. I used tobasco sauce, wasn't able to find siracha pepper sauce.
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