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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Pasta of Choice
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 12 ounce skinless salmon filet
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup homemade pesto or store-bought
- 1 lemon juice, and zest of
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
Serving
1serving
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
598mg
(17%)
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
% 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.