Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Linguine with Fresh Salmon and Pesto Sauce recipe. This delectable dish offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes, featuring tender linguine pasta, succulent salmon fillets, and a vibrant, aromatic pesto sauce. Prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, this recipe promises an explosion of flavors in every bite.
In addition to the main recipe, we also present two variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste buds. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, our Linguine with Pesto Sauce and Roasted Vegetables recipe offers a delightful combination of colorful roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, tossed in a creamy pesto sauce. And for those who love seafood, our Linguine with Shrimp and Pesto Sauce recipe features plump, juicy shrimp cooked to perfection and tossed with linguine pasta and a luscious pesto sauce.
With step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful food photography, this article provides everything you need to create these delicious linguine dishes at home. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, these recipes are sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.
SEARED SALMON WITH LINGUINE AND RAMP PESTO
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Pasta Sauté High Fiber Dinner Seafood Salmon Green Onion/Scallion Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup ramp bulbs and stems to skillet and sauté just until soft but not browned, reducing heat if necessary to prevent browning, about 5 minutes. Transfer sautéed ramps to processor (do not clean skillet). Add green tops, cheese, almonds, and tarragon to processor; process until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil and puree until almost smooth. Transfer pesto to bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add salmon to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
- Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot; add all but 1/4 cup pesto and toss to coat, adding enough pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates. Top with salmon. Spread remaining 1/4 cup pesto over fish and serve.
- Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.
- **Tender Spanish almonds that are usually sold roasted and salted; available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores and from tienda.com.
CREAMY SALMON LINGUINE
Extra Pesto Grilled Salmon gives this creamy pasta toss a luxurious taste and texture. We love it as is, but you could easily sub in any veggies you have on hand for the broccoli. -Jacob Kitzman, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly., Add salmon, salt and pepper; heat through. Drain linguine and broccoli; add to skillet. Stir in cheese, basil, capers and lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802 calories, Fat 55g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 207mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
LINGUINE WITH FRESH SALMON AND PESTO SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove and discard all tough stems from the basil. Put 2 cups of the basil leaves in the container of a food processor. Add the 1/2 cup of oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well to a fine texture. Add the cheese, and blend quickly.
- Cut the salmon on the diagonal into 1-inch thick slices.
- Lightly salt the water, and cook the linguine until al dente. Drain, but reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Return the pasta to the pot in which it was cooked. Add half of the pesto sauce, the reserved cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Blend well, and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the salmon in one layer. Add the salmon slices, and season with salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring about 1 minute. Add the shallots, cook and stir 1 minute more. Keep warm.
- Divide the linguine equally on each of 4 serving plates. Spoon equal portions of the salmon mixture over each, and drizzle the remaining pesto sauce over all. Garnish with the remaining 1/3 cup basil leaves. Serve immediately.
PESTO WITH LINGUINI
Steps:
- Using a pestle and mortar, combine the basil, cheeses, pine nuts, garlic, and salt and grind until a paste is formed. Add the olive oil slowly and mix with the mashed basil mixture until well combined.
- Prepare pasta in boiling water and drain. Using a hot skillet, place pasta in skillet and add the pesto to the warm pasta. Stir the pesto into the pasta and serve.
SALMON WITH PESTO & PASTA
Another recipe from a cookbook by Joanna Farrow, I borrowed this book from the library and their are some great easy family meals in it, so Id like to share them with you.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta until almost tender, about 10 minutes (Do not drain).
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Drain the salmon discarding any skin and bones, flake salmon roughly with a fork.
- Add the peas to the pasta and cook for a further 3 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and peas, retaining 2 tablespoonfuls of the cooking water, return pasta and retained water to the pan.
- Stir in pesto, lemon juice, Parmesan, onion and flaked salmon.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with the Parmesan shavings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.8, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 191.8, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 42.2
LINGUINE PASTA WITH BASIL PESTO SAUCE
Make and share this Linguine Pasta With Basil Pesto Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailinsik
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Set salted water to boil for pasta.
- Once water is boiling, cook linguine until al dente.
- In the meantime, purée basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper in a food.
- processor or blender.
- If the pesto seems too thick, you may thin slightly using the pasta water.
- Drain linguine well and toss together with pesto.
- Mound pasta on individual plates or a.
- warm platter and garnish with the basil leaf ribbons and grated Parmesan.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon you can find, as this will make a big difference in the taste of the dish.
- If you don't have fresh salmon, you can use frozen salmon that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
- Make sure the pesto sauce is well blended and creamy before adding it to the pasta.
- If you don't have pesto sauce, you can make your own by following a simple recipe online or using a store-bought pesto sauce.
- Garnish the dish with fresh basil or parsley for an extra pop of flavor.
Conclusion:
This linguine with fresh salmon and pesto sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fresh salmon, creamy pesto sauce, and al dente linguine is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
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