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
STEPHAN'S BROILED SALMON PESTO
This salmon is coated with a thick layer of pesto, sort of like icing on a cake. The prepared side is then placed under the broiler, and the pesto forms a browned crust. Equally good cold--the entire dish can be made a day in advance for cold service, or the leftovers served cold at lunch the next day. Goes well with rosemary and garlic roasted red potatoes and any green vegetable.
Provided by Stephan Schwartz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to accommodate the fish. Place salmon in pan skin side down. Run finger over flesh to make sure all bones have been removed. Use pliers to pull out any that remain. Squeeze juice of one lemon and white wine over fish. Marinate 15 minutes.
- Preheat broiler.
- Coat the top side of the fish with thick layer of pesto. It should be between an 1/8th to a 1/4 of an inch thick, and cover the surface of the fish.
- Place fish under the broiler about nine inches from heat source. Broil for 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes and flesh is opaque. Pesto should have formed a heavily browned crust. Remove from the oven, and set aside for a few minutes. Squeeze half of second lemon over fish. Slice remaining lemon half into thin slices. Place lemon slices on individual servings, or arrange on the whole flank if serving at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 916.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 163.9 mg, Fat 67.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 62.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 851.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
PESTO SALMON
This salmon recipe is so simple and yet extremely impressive; I often serve it to company or on special occasions and I'm always asked for the recipe. I serve it with angel hair pasta (lightly tossed with fresh herbs and olive oil), a basic spring mix salad with vinegarette, and a crusty, hearty garlic bread - enjoy!
Provided by Blon-Dish
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place each salmon fillet in the baking pan and drizzle with olive oil.
- Apply freshly ground pepper to taste over each fillet.
- Gently spread pesto sauce over each fillet.
- Sprinkle parmesean cheese over each fillet.
- Optional: Place plum tomatoes slices on each fillet and sprinkle with a bit of additional parmesean cheese.
- Bake prepared salmon fillets in a 350 oven for approximately 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 176.4, Sodium 404.4, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 68.2
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