Indulge in a culinary delight with our carefully curated collection of salmon fillet and pesto pasta recipes. These delectable dishes offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. Dive into the vibrant world of pesto pasta, where aromatic basil, nutty pine nuts, and rich Parmesan cheese create a symphony of flavors. Perfectly cooked salmon fillets, with their flaky texture and delicate taste, take center stage, while a medley of fresh vegetables adds color and crunch.
Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse range of pesto pasta recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. Discover the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomato pesto pasta, where tangy tomatoes and fragrant basil create a delightful combination. Explore the rich and creamy world of avocado pesto pasta, where ripe avocados lend a velvety texture and a hint of nuttiness. For a more rustic experience, try our pesto pasta with roasted vegetables, where grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms add a smoky depth of flavor.
Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elaborate dinner party showstopper, our salmon fillet and pesto pasta recipes have you covered. Impress your guests with our elegant pesto-crusted salmon, where a flavorful pesto coating envelops tender salmon fillets, baked to perfection. Delight in the simplicity of our pan-seared salmon with pesto sauce, where crispy skin and succulent flesh are complemented by a vibrant pesto drizzle.
All of our recipes are carefully crafted to ensure that every element shines, from the perfectly cooked salmon to the vibrant pesto sauce. With step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and stunning food photography, these recipes are designed to guide you through the cooking process effortlessly. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and prepare to create a culinary masterpiece that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
SALMON PESTO PASTA
This simple, flavorful dish is filling and super-quick to make. It can be served hot or chilled, making it perfect for either an easy dinner or picnic lunch.
Provided by Danielle Alex
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a large pinch of salt and cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and bell pepper. Cook until the bell pepper starts to soften, about 1 minute. Add the salmon and red pepper flakes, if using, to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and the black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes without stirring. Then continue cooking and stirring until the salmon is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
- For the pesto: Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and black pepper in a blender. Start on low speed, then increase to medium. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides. Add the cheese and blend a few seconds just to incorporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the salmon. Add the pesto and toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled. Finish with basil leaves and grated cheese if desired.
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
HOW TO MAKE PESTO SALMON PHYLLO PARCELS
Pesto adds loads of flavor to these baked salmon phyllo parcels. Just three - yes, three! - main ingredients result in a sophisticated dinner that's deceptively easy to make.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories Salmon Fillets
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Lay skin-side down on a cutting board or plate and top each fillet with a tablespoon of pesto, or more to taste, ensuring the entire top of the fillet is evenly covered. Set aside while you prepare the phyllo.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo flat on a work surface and brush with olive oil. Lay another sheet on top, brushing with oil. Repeat process for a total of four sheets, leaving the top of the last sheet dry. Place one of the prepared salmon fillets at the bottom of the stack of phyllo sheets with the pesto side facing up. Roll over once, so the skin side is facing up, then fold over the sides. Brush all over with oil. Continue rolling until the end of the phyllo, then place on the parchment-lined baking sheet with the pesto side facing up and brush the top with oil. Score the top 2 to 3 times to allow steam to escape. Repeat with the remaining salmon and phyllo.
- Bake parcels in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the phyllo is golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest a minute or two before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 539.3 mg
PESTO SALMON PASTA BAKE
Do something different with salmon and make this easy seafood pasta bake with added veg. Tasty and filling, it's ideal for feeding the family
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the grill to high. Arrange the tomatoes and salmon over a baking tray, season and drizzle with half the oil. Grill for 10 mins until the salmon is cooked through and the tomatoes are juicy. Leave to cool.
- Cook the penne following pack instructions, until al dente. Add the broccoli for the final 2 mins of cooking time. Drain the pasta, reserving a large mugful of water.
- Return the pasta and broccoli to the pan, then stir in the pesto, mascarpone, half the tomatoes and enough of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce to the consistency of double cream. Flake in the salmon, discarding the skin. Tip into a large baking dish, then mix the breadcrumbs with the parmesan and remaining oil, and scatter this over the mixture. Dot the rest of the tomatoes on top. If baking straightaway, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Or, cover and chill until you're ready to cook. Will keep chilled for up to 24 hours.
- Bake for 20 mins (or 25 mins from chilled) until the top is golden and crunchy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1029 calories, Fat 62 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
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 GRILLED SALMON
Buttery, colorful and flaky, this rich and impressive salmon will be a family favorite in moments. Five smart ingredients, and you'll have just the leftovers you need for tomorrow night's pasta dish. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place salmon skin side down on lightly oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the pesto, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Carefully spoon some of the pesto mixture over salmon. Grill until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally with remaining pesto mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PESTO-GLAZED SALMON FILLET
Impress dinner guests with this Italian-inspired baked salmon recipe. It's easy, too, with just three ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time. Enjoy!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, in dish. In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and pesto; spread over salmon.
- Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork. Let stand 5 minutes. Place on serving platter. Cut into serving pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- To ensure the salmon fillets are cooked evenly, use a non-stick skillet and cook them over medium heat. This will prevent the salmon from sticking to the pan and overcooking.
- If you don't have pesto sauce on hand, you can make your own by following this recipe: Homemade Pesto Sauce.
- To add more flavor to the dish, you can use a variety of vegetables in the pasta, such as zucchini, broccoli, or bell peppers.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked salmon or rotisserie chicken in this recipe.
- Garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This salmon fillets with pesto pasta recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the pesto pasta is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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