Garlicky Pesto Salmon with Penne

Description

This is my own rendition of one of my favorite garlic salmon pasta dishes at a downtown seafood restaurant. It is sure to become a favorite of yours, as well.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup fresh asparagus tips
  • 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook
  2. stirring occasionally
  3. until tender yet firm to the bite
  4. about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  5. Meanwhile
  6. cut salmon into small pieces.
  7. Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add salmon and stir a few times. Add asparagus tips
  8. artichoke hearts
  9. green onions
  10. garlic
  11. salt
  12. and pepper. Saute until salmon is almost cooked
  13. garlic is golden
  14. and asparagus is tender
  15. about 5 minutes.
  16. Add cream and bring to a boil. Stir in pesto. Boil until sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 to 1/2. Add penne and toss thoroughly to coat.
  17. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 8

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