Dill Pesto & Poached Salmon with Multi-Grain Penne
Make this light, delicious poached salmon dish as a tasty lunch or family meal. Follow a few easy steps and you’ll look like a pro in the kitchen!
Dill Pesto & Poached Salmon with Multi-Grain Penne
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 437 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz. multi-grain penne
- ½ cup/~2 oz. dill
- ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1 Tbsp./scant ½ oz. chopped garlic
- ½ tsp. lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 4 oz. fillets salmon
- 1 ¼ cups/6 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the multi-grain penne according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
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To make the dill pesto place the dill, Parmigiano, garlic and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Process into a smooth paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper (optional). Reserve.
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To poach the fish bring another pot of salted water to a boil. There needs to be enough water to cover the fish. Place the fish in the water and simmer for 10 minutes. The fish should feel firm to touch.
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While the fish is cooking, toss the penne and the cherry tomatoes with about 2/3 of the dill pesto. Divide between 4 bowls.
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When the fish is cooked, spread the remaining pesto over the fish and place one fillet over each bowl of pasta.
Recipe Notes
An exclusive SharethePasta.org recipe.
