Name: Linguine with Salmon and Arugula
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 shallots, minced (about 3/4 cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 1/3 cups dry white wine; 1/2 cup bottled clam juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 3/4 pounds skinless salmon fillets, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; 3 cups loosely packed fresh arugula; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 12 ounces linguine

"My friend Lily Shapiro and I developed this recipe together," says Amy Lesen of Oakland, California. "It has been tested on many friends with great success; the blend of ingredients is just delicious."

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