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Pesto Salmon Protein Pasta
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Pesto Salmon Protein Pasta

Creamy pesto pasta with pan-seared salmon. Comfort food meets nutrition.

680

Calorie

45g

Protein

52g

Carb

32g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked pasta
  • 1 lb fresh salmon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Flour for dredging
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • Fresh parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil salted water and cook pasta al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Season salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat in flour on all sides.

  3. 3

    Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Cook salmon 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

  5. 5

    Don't wipe the pan - add chicken broth and pesto, scraping up the browned bits.

  6. 6

    Add cream and lemon juice, let bubble for 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Return salmon to pan, break into pieces, and cook 3-5 minutes until done.

  8. 8

    Toss with pasta and serve with parmesan cheese.

Pro Tip

The brown bits in the pan are flavor gold - don't skip that step!