Salmon Pesto Pasta | Weeknight Dinner | Dairy Free Option

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Salmon pesto pasta is an easy, gluten free dish that’s loaded with good fats! 👇🏻CLICK FOR THE RECIPE👇🏻

INGREDIENTS
🌿12 ounces short cut pasta (I used Gluten Free penne)
🌿1 lb fresh salmon filets set out at room temp for 20 minutes
🌿2 tablespoons of avocado oil or butter
🌿1 teaspoon kosher salt
🌿1/3 cup pasta cooking water or dry white wine
🌿1/2 cup pesto I used my dairy free homemade pesto or use your favorite store bought
🌿1/4 cup coconut cream or heavy cream
🌿1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
🌿1 lb asparagus woody ends trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
🌿parmesan cheese or basil for topping

INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ If you haven’t already, allow the salmon to rest at room temp for about 20 minutes. This tempers the salmon so cold salmon from the fridge doesn’t reduce the heat in the pan. You can skip this step if you’re short on time, but it helps the salmon cook evenly.
2️⃣ Cook pasta according to package directions.
3️⃣ Season the flesh side of the salmon with kosher salt and pepper. If the skin is already removed you can season both sides.
4️⃣ Add the oil or butter to a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Allow it to get hot until the oil is rippling. You’ll know it’s ready when a splash of water dances and sizzles on the surface of the pan.
5️⃣ Add the salmon, flesh-side down, and sear for 5 minutes, without moving. You can check occasionally to see if it’s browning. Flip the salmon over and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches about 125°F and the salmon begins to flake. Cook time may vary based on thickness of your salmon. Transfer the cooked salmon to a clean plate. The salmon will continue to cook slightly after removing it from the heat and will cook a bit more in the pasta.
6️⃣ Pour 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water or dry white wine to the pan where the salmon is cooked, scraping any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in the pesto and allow it to simmer over medium heat then add the cream and lemon juice and stir to combine. Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat to warm and thicken for 5-6 minutes.
7️⃣ While it’s simmering, remove any skin from the salmon and use a spoon or fork to break up the salmon into chunks.
8️⃣ Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently to coat the pasta with the sauce. Top the pasta with the raw asparagus then close the lid or cover the pan with a plate for 3-4 minutes to steam the asparagus over medium heat. Open the lid and stir to combine.
9️⃣ Top the pasta with the cooked salmon and toss gently to coat the salmon with the creamy pesto sauce. Toss well to combine before serving with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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Intro: 0:00
Cook the pasta: 0:28
Sear the salmon: 0:51
Make the pesto sauce: 1:36
Steam the asparagus: 2:17
Mix and serve: 2:23

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I'm Molly, a food photographer, recipe creator and owner of What Molly Made. My hope is that the recipes you'll find here will bless your home and nourish your bodies. I want my videos to be a tool to help you feel your best and feed your family with meals they look forward to eating. These recipes have helped me heal PCOS naturally and gather my family around the table, and I hope they can help you too! I also share tips on PCOS and how to reverse symptoms through food and lifestyle.