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Ingredients
- the smoked salmon I chose to make Ms. Fabricant’s recipe. It comes in packages of 4 oz. which is
- ½ pound fresh asparagus, medium thickness
- ½ tablespoon minced shallots
- 4 ounces smoked salmon sliced 1/4-inch thick
- Freshly
- ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 9
- to 10 ounces fresh green futtuccine noodles
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 441g | |
| Calories 676 | |
| Calories from Fat 378 | 56% |
| Total Fat 41.95g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 9.55g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium 1399mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 5.89g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 2.38g | 2% |
| Protein 66.38g | 106% |
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