Buttery pasta with salmon and leeks recipe

Ingredients

• ¾ pound spaghetti
• 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 leeks, sliced
• Chives, chopped

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Season the salmon with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook in 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes per side; remove and flake.
3. Add the leeks to the skillet and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Toss the pasta with the salmon, leeks, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Top with chives.