Creamy Salmon Pesto Pasta (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 8 ounces uncooked pasta
02 - 1 pound fresh salmon
03 - ⅓ cup pesto (jarred or homemade)

→ Seasonings

04 - Salt and pepper to taste
05 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - All-purpose flour for dredging

→ Sauce

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 tablespoon butter
09 - ⅓ cup chicken broth or white wine
10 - ¼ cup heavy cream
11 - ½ teaspoon lemon juice
12 - Fresh grated Parmesan for serving (optional)

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package directions.
02 - Season salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat in flour on all sides.
03 - Heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Cook salmon 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove to plate.
04 - Add broth and pesto to pan, scraping up browned bits. Add cream and lemon juice, simmer 1 minute.
05 - Return salmon to pan, break into pieces. Cook 3-5 minutes until done. Toss with pasta and serve with Parmesan.

# Recipe Notes:

01 - A quick and elegant pasta dish combining flaky salmon with creamy pesto sauce.

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