HERB CRUSTED SALMON WITH PASTA FLORENTINE

Herb Crusted Salmon with Pasta Florentine image

Provided by Sheri Raleigh-Yearby

Categories Seafood

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb salmon, skinless filet
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tsp oregano, fresh
1 tsp thyme, leaves, fresh
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 Tbsp garlic powder with parsley
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
PASTA
1 pkg vermicelli, cooked
2 c spinach, fresh
1 c tomatoes, grape
2 clove garlic thinly sliced
1/4 c green onion, small diced
1 Tbsp basil, fresh
1/2 c half and half
1/4 c parmesan cheese, shaved
1 bottle white wine

Steps:

1. Preparation Rinse and pat dry salmon filets Rub salmon filets with olive oil and minced herbs Season with salt, pepper & garlic powder Heat a sauté pan or small skillet on medium heat Add remaining olive oil Pan sear salmon skin side down for 5 min. Turn salmon over and sear presentation side down for 3 min. Or to desired doneness. Let rest for 2 min. Before serving. Deglaze pan with white wine. (use about 1 oz.)
2. Heat a sauté pan or small skillet Note: if you deglazed your salmon pan, use it! Heat with 1 T. Olive oil on medium heat Sauté garlic and green opinions Toss in cooked pasta Add spinach,tomatoes and basil Stir quickly with a cooks fork or tongs Slowly add half & half; simmer 2 min. Note: for richness add 1/2 t. Butter & 1 oz of white wine to finish Salt & pepper to taste Remove from heat & top with fresh shaved Parmesan cheese