SALMON PESTO PASTA
This simple, flavorful dish is filling and super-quick to make. It can be served hot or chilled, making it perfect for either an easy dinner or picnic lunch.
Provided by Danielle Alex
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a large pinch of salt and cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and bell pepper. Cook until the bell pepper starts to soften, about 1 minute. Add the salmon and red pepper flakes, if using, to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and the black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes without stirring. Then continue cooking and stirring until the salmon is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
- For the pesto: Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and black pepper in a blender. Start on low speed, then increase to medium. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides. Add the cheese and blend a few seconds just to incorporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the salmon. Add the pesto and toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled. Finish with basil leaves and grated cheese if desired.
PESTO SALMON PASTA
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Remove the skin and bones from the cooked salmon.
- Gently break into large pieces. Set aside.
- Bring water to boil in a large pot over high heat. Add some salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta and stir.
- When you've added the pasta to the water, whisk together the pesto, cream, and sour cream in a large saucepan. Heat this mixture over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently with a wire whisk.
- Stir the salmon pieces into the cream mixture with a wooden spoon and continue heating over low heat; the mixture will start to simmer .
- Drain the pasta when it is cooked to al dente .
- Add the drained pasta to the salmon mixture along with half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Turn the heat for the saucepan to medium and cook, tossing the mixture gently with tongs until the spaghetti is coated and the mixture is thoroughly heated.
- Serve immediately with the remainder of Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 927 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 984 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 71 g, ServingSize 6 Portions (6 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
PESTO SALMON PASTA BAKE
Do something different with salmon and make this easy seafood pasta bake with added veg. Tasty and filling, it's ideal for feeding the family
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. Arrange the tomatoes and salmon over a baking tray, season and drizzle with half the oil. Grill for 10 mins until the salmon is cooked through and the tomatoes are juicy. Leave to cool.
- Cook the penne following pack instructions, until al dente. Add the broccoli for the final 2 mins of cooking time. Drain the pasta, reserving a large mugful of water.
- Return the pasta and broccoli to the pan, then stir in the pesto, mascarpone, half the tomatoes and enough of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce to the consistency of double cream. Flake in the salmon, discarding the skin. Tip into a large baking dish, then mix the breadcrumbs with the parmesan and remaining oil, and scatter this over the mixture. Dot the rest of the tomatoes on top. If baking straightaway, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Or, cover and chill until you're ready to cook. Will keep chilled for up to 24 hours.
- Bake for 20 mins (or 25 mins from chilled) until the top is golden and crunchy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1029 calories, Fat 62 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
LINGUINE WITH FRESH SALMON AND PESTO SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove and discard all tough stems from the basil. Put 2 cups of the basil leaves in the container of a food processor. Add the 1/2 cup of oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well to a fine texture. Add the cheese, and blend quickly.
- Cut the salmon on the diagonal into 1-inch thick slices.
- Lightly salt the water, and cook the linguine until al dente. Drain, but reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pot in which it was cooked. Add half of the pesto sauce, the reserved cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Blend well, and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the salmon in one layer. Add the salmon slices, and season with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring about 1 minute. Add the shallots, cook and stir 1 minute more. Keep warm.
- Divide the linguine equally on each of 4 serving plates. Spoon equal portions of the salmon mixture over each, and drizzle the remaining pesto sauce over all. Garnish with the remaining 1/3 cup basil leaves. Serve immediately.
SALMON WITH PESTO & PASTA
Another recipe from a cookbook by Joanna Farrow, I borrowed this book from the library and their are some great easy family meals in it, so Id like to share them with you.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta until almost tender, about 10 minutes (Do not drain).
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Drain the salmon discarding any skin and bones, flake salmon roughly with a fork.
- Add the peas to the pasta and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and peas, retaining 2 tablespoonfuls of the cooking water, return pasta and retained water to the pan.
- Stir in pesto, lemon juice, Parmesan, onion and flaked salmon.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with the Parmesan shavings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 191.8, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 42.2
SMOKED SALMON PESTO PASTA
A rich, tasty recipe that's so simple to make!
Provided by Alicia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic until onion is transparent and mushrooms are tender. Stir in tomato paste, pesto sauce, fresh basil, water, and smoked salmon; cook gently for 5 to10 minutes, or until desired consistency is achieved.
- Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 737.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
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