Salmon Pesto Pasta

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5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    535 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Salmon Pesto Pasta

Easy to make with seasoned pan-seared salmon, tender pasta, and sweet corn, all tossed in a flavorful combination of lemon zest, lemon juice, pesto sauce, and parmesan cheese. Impress your family with this restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounce pasta of choice
  • 1 cup corn frozen
  • 12 ounce salmon skinless, filet
  • salt to taste, kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste, kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pesto or store-bought, homemade
  • 1 lemon juice, and zest of
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. When there are 2 more minutes to reach al-dente, stir in the corn. Once done cooking, reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water, then drain and transfer to a bowl.
  2. Rub the salmon with the seasonings on both sides. Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon until golden and flaky, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta water to the skillet, together with the pesto, lemon zest, and juice. Bring to a bubble, then stir in the cooked pasta, corn, and parmesan. Flake the salmon over and serve.

Notes

  • Make-ahead: You can make homemade pesto in advance to save time. You could also sear the salmon a day ahead of time and keep it in the fridge overnight. It will warm back up when it's tossed with the pasta.
  • Make-ahead: You can make homemade pesto in advance to save time. You could also sear the salmon a day ahead of time and keep it in the fridge overnight. It will warm back up when it's tossed with the pasta.
  • To store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing this dish.
  • To store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing this dish.
  • To reheat: For best results, transfer the pasta back to a skillet and warm over medium heat. You could also rewarm individual servings in the microwave in 30-second intervals.
  • To reheat: For best results, transfer the pasta back to a skillet and warm over medium heat. You could also rewarm individual servings in the microwave in 30-second intervals.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 1007mg (42%) Potassium 598mg (13%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 713IU (14%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 147mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 1007mg 42%
Potassium 598mg 13%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 713IU 14%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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