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.
Nutrition Facts
Dill Pesto & Poached Salmon with Multi-Grain Penne
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 253mg11%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 31g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
