Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked pasta
1 pound fresh salmon
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Flour for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
1/3 cup pesto
1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Sprinkle the salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat it in flour on all sides.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for about 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
- Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the salmon to a plate. Set aside. Pour the fat out of the skillet, but leave the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the chicken broth and pesto to the skillet. Return it to the burner and cook for about 30 seconds, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add in the cream and lemon juice. Let the sauce bubble for about a minute.
- Break the salmon into pieces with a spoon and return it to the pan. Let it cook gently for another 3-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce thickens a bit.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk.
- Try experimenting with different types of pesto, such as sun-dried tomato pesto or walnut pesto.
- If using frozen salmon, ensure it is completely thawed before cooking.
- For a vegetarian alternative, skip the salmon and add extra vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of chicken broth or cream.
- To make the recipe dairy-free, use a dairy-free pesto and coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
