“Delicious Salmon Pesto Pasta Recipe for a Perfect Dinner!”
Author:meryem
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:Serves 4
Description
Savor this irresistible salmon pesto pasta dish! Perfect for dinner, it’s easy to make and packed with flavor. Enjoy a delightful meal tonight! 155 chars
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
2 fillets of fresh salmon (about 6–8 oz each)
1 cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Once hot, add the salmon skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and flake into bite-sized pieces.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they soften and burst.
Lower the heat and add in the cooked pasta, pesto, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Gently fold everything together.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, melting it into a creamy texture. Add more reserved pasta water if needed.
Plate the dish, sprinkling extra Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.
Notes
This Irresistible Salmon Pesto Pasta is a delightful meal that combines rich salmon with fresh, zesty pesto, perfect for any occasion.
