Seared Salmon over 50/50 Spaghetti with Arugula and Walnut Pesto

Name: Seared Salmon over 50/50 Spaghetti with Arugula and Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; ¼ cup raw walnuts; 1 ⅓ heaping cups arugula; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 ounces cherry tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves; 3 thyme sprigs; 6 ounces dry spaghetti; 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and peeled with a julienne peeler; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 (4 ounce) boneless salmon fillets; salt and pepper to taste; freshly grated parmesan

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
2
Calories
1471 kcal
Course
Dinner

Seared Salmon over 50/50 Spaghetti with Arugula and Walnut Pesto

Joelle Cantu

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Ingredients

Servings

arugula-walnut pesto

1 garlic clove
¼ cup raw walnuts
1 ⅓ heaping cups arugula
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
salt and pepper to taste

50/50 pasta

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 ounces cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves
3 thyme sprigs
6 ounces dry spaghetti
2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and peeled with a julienne peeler

salmon

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 (4 ounce) boneless salmon fillets
salt and pepper to taste

garnish

freshly grated parmesan

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
For pesto: place garlic, walnuts and pepper flakes into a food processor and pulse until evenly ground. Add arugula. With the motor running slowly drizzle in oil until fully blended. Fold in parmesan, salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a shallow baking dish, combine oil, butter, tomatoes, garlic, and thyme and place into the oven. Roast tomatoes for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Fill a large pot with water and place over medium-high heat.
Once water comes to a boil, add a small handful of salt and the dry spaghetti.
Once the pasta is al dente, 6 to 7 minutes, add the zucchini and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Drain pasta and zucchini into a colander and set aside.
For salmon: Pour oil into a skillet and place oven medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place each fillet, skin-side up and sear for 2 to 3 minutes or until the fillets lift up easily from the skillet. Flip and sear for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 7 to 8 minutes or until each fillet has just cooked through.
To assemble: Scoop pesto into a large mixing bowl and top with pasta and zucchini blend. Toss together until pasta and zucchini are well coated. Divide pasta mixture between 2 serving bowls and top with roasted tomatoes and a piece of salmon.
Finish each dish with freshly grated Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1471kcal (74%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 113g (174%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 1463mg (42%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1175IU (24%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1471 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1471kcal	74%
Carbohydrates	76g	25%
Protein	41g	82%
Fat	113g	174%
Saturated Fat	22g	110%
Cholesterol	96mg	32%
Sodium	162mg	7%
Potassium	1463mg	31%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1175IU	24%
Vitamin C	52mg	58%
Calcium	157mg	16%
Iron	4mg	22%