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Salmon Pesto Pasta
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender salmon with fresh pesto pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 large salmon filets
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- to taste kosher salt and black pepper
Pasta
- 8 ounces dried pasta
Sauce
- 2/3 cup pesto (jarred or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven, brush salmon with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, then bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Flake cooked salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix pasta with pesto, Parmesan, and salmon; loosen with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a crispy top, broil the salmon for the last 1-2 minutes of baking, watching closely.