Linguine Puttanesca with Salmon
Our Linguine Puttanesca with Salmon recipe makes a delicious and healthy dinner in just 30 minutes! This dish does it all – lots of great flavor, veggies, and an ideal source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Linguine Puttanesca with Salmon
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 tsp. vegetable oil divided
- 1 cup/4oz. roughly chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp./ ½ oz. finely chopped garlic
- 1 15 oz. can plum tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp./½ oz. capers
- 2 Tbsp./¾ oz./~ 5 ea. roughly chopped black olives such as Kalamata
- ¼ cup/¼ oz. shredded basil
- 6 oz. linguine
- 4 4 oz. center-cut salmon fillets
Instructions
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Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. of the vegetable oil and sauté the onion until softened and starting to brown (about 3 minutes).
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Add the garlic and cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add the tomatoes, capers and olives. Reduce heat to a simmer.
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Cook until the sauce is slightly thickened (about 10 minutes). Stir in the basil.
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While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
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Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the salmon with the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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Grill the salmon until nicely charred on one side (about 3 minutes). Turn the fillets and do the same on the other side.
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Toss the pasta with the sauce. Divide between 4 bowls. Top each with a piece of salmon.
Recipe Notes
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