Salmon Pasta Recipe No Cream

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh salmon fillet (skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta (uncooked)
• 4 quarts salted water (for boiling pasta)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute with vegetable broth)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• Freshly ground black pepper (to finish)
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional for a mild kick)
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit for non-dairy)