Using cedar planks to flavour grilled foods is a delicious new cooking trend! The rich, smoky flavour of M&M Meat Shops Cedar Planked Salmon is accented by pasta in a white cream sauce and a medley of fresh vegetables. Serves four

Ingredients: 4 loony sized portions Dried long pasta (cappelini or linguini work best) 3 Shallots 1 tbsp (15 ml) Butter ½ cup (125 ml) White wine 1 tsp (5 ml) Saffron 1 ½ cup (375 ml) Cream 1 bag M&M Meat Shops Farm Fresh Blend Vegetables 4 Fillets of M&M Meat Shops Cedar Planked Salmon Drop Olive Oil Pinch Salt Garnish Ingredients Fresh parsley, finely chopped Preparation: Cooking Directions for the Cedar Planked Salmon Soak unwrapped cedar planks in water for two to four hours before using. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place each salmon portion on a pre-soaked plank, topping side up. Place the planked salmon portions on a baking tray and bake in the centre of the oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until fish is cooked. Cooking Directions for the Pasta Add a few tablespoons of salt and a small amount of olive oil to large pot of boiling water. Add in pasta, and cook until al dente. Cooking Directions for the Vegetables In a medium saucepan, add 2 cups (500 ml) of Farm Fresh Blend vegetables to 1 cup (250 ml) of rapidly boiling water. Cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Cooking Directions for the Pasta Sauce Cook the shallots in the butter in a covered pan on a very low heat. Allow the shallots to release moisture and cook in the steam, but not to become browned. When shallots are cooked, remove from the pan. Add the white wine to the pan to absorb the leftover butter and flavour. Add the saffron to the pan and let simmer on a medium high heat until one third of the liquid has evaporated. Add the cream and simmer on low heat for 5-8 minutes. Drain the cooked pasta and return to the pot. Add the cream sauce and mix with tongs. Mix the garnish ingredients together. Plating Directions Place the vegetables, salmon and pasta on each plate and sprinkle with garnish.

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