Poached Salmon with Pesto
This 30-minute recipe illustrates how you can combine five ingredients and turn out something divine. Heavy cream and pesto team up for a sauce that delicately coats the salmon and angel hair pasta.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
6 servings at $1.58 each.
Ingredients
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1 piece (12 ounces) salmon fillet, skin removed
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3 tablespoons prepared pesto
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1-1/4 cups heavy cream
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1 box (9 ounces) frozen Italian-style vegetables (broccoli and red pepper with garlic sauce), thawed
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 box (12 ounces) angel hair pasta
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Place salmon, skinned side down, in baking dish. Spoon 1 tablespoon pesto over salmon.
2.
Bake in 450 degree F oven until fish is cooked through and flakes easily, 12 to 14 minutes.
3.
Meanwhile, in medium-size saucepan, combine cream, thawed vegetables and salt. Bring to simmering. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pesto.
4.
Meanwhile, in large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta following package directions. Drain; return to pot. Add cream mixture; toss to mix.
5.
Flake the salmon. Add to pasta; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 472, Total Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 633 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 27 g, Protein 22 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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