Salmon Pesto Pasta
Learn how to make quick and easy salmon pesto pasta for a restaurant-worthy dinner you can have on the table in about 30 minutes!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 519kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the salmon
- 2 6 oz filets salmon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Olive oil for cooking the salmon
For the pasta
- 8 oz pasta
- 10 asparagus stalks
For the pesto sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup basil packed, fresh
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel. Season with the sea salt and pepper and drizzle the lemon juice over top.2 6 oz filets salmon, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the salmon filets to the pan, skin side down. Allow the salmon to cook for 3 – 4 minutes until it’s opaque pink about ⅔ of the way up the sides. Flip the salmon over, skin side up, and allow it to cook for another 1 – 2 minutes until opaque pink all up the sides. Times will vary depending on thickness. Once done, transfer the filets to a plate to rest for a few minutes. In the same skillet, add the asparagus pieces and cook with a little extra olive oil, if needed, until soft.Olive oil, 10 asparagus stalks
- While the salmon is cooking, heat a large pot of water on high until boiling. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions.8 oz pasta
- Also while the salmon is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce by adding the olive oil, basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt to a food processor and blend until well combined. Scrape down the sides a few times and continue to blend until no large chunks remain. Set aside.¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoon pine nuts, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, 1 cup basil
- Once the pasta is done, strain and add the noodles and asparagus to a large mixing bowl. Pour the pesto sauce over the warm noodles and toss to coat.
- Serve the dish in a bowl or plate with pasta and a salmon filet.
Notes
Storing : Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, add the pasta to a microwave-safe container (heat the salmon up separately) with a splash of water and heat in increments of 15 seconds in the microwave. Stir in between to loosen up the sauce. Heat the salmon on a separate plate with a damp towel over top in the microwave in 10-second intervals until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1753mg | Potassium: 1173mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1779IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 5mg