Best 7 Salmon Or Shrimp And Pesto With Penne Recipes

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When it comes to seafood pasta dishes, salmon or shrimp with pesto and penne is a classic combination that never fails to impress. Packed with flavor and texture, this dish features succulent salmon or shrimp cooked to perfection, a vibrant and aromatic pesto sauce made from fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil, and al dente penne pasta that ties it all together. Whether you're a seafood lover or simply looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish, this salmon or shrimp and pesto with penne recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNE WITH SHRIMP AND SCALLION PESTO



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Lemony shrimp tops pasta tossed with a homemade pesto that's perked up with scallion.

Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces dry penne
6 scallions (white parts sliced and green parts chopped)
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
3/4 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails-on
Juice 1/2 lemon
Lemon wedges and green salad, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water and then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, put the scallion greens, parsley, pine nuts, 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic and lemon zest, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and is begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp just begin to turn pink but are not completely cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and scallion mixture, toss to combine, and bring to a quick simmer to heat through; remove from the heat.
  • Add the drained pasta and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is coated with the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 plates and season with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and a green salad if using.
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GARLICKY PESTO SALMON WITH PENNE



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This is my own rendition of one of my favorite garlic salmon pasta dishes at a downtown seafood restaurant. It is sure to become a favorite of yours, as well.

Provided by Danii

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound penne pasta
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless salmon fillets
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup fresh asparagus tips
1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
½ cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup pesto
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cut salmon into small pieces.
  • Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add salmon and stir a few times. Add asparagus tips, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute until salmon is almost cooked, garlic is golden, and asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cream and bring to a boil. Stir in pesto. Boil until sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 to 1/2. Add penne and toss thoroughly to coat.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 484.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SALMON OR SHRIMP AND PESTO WITH PENNE



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This is great with either leftover salmon or shrimp. One night we had a leftover salmon steak and another time we had extra boiled shrimp, it's great either way! I make my own pesto and have it ready frozen in ice cube forms, stored in zipper bags in the freezer. Lots of flavor from capers and olives (feel free to use Kalamata) create this extravagant meal from mere leftovers. Enjoy!

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup shrimp stock (or chicken broth)
2 -4 tablespoons pesto sauce
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1 salmon steak, cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
black pepper, freshly ground to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet and add the olive oil.
  • Saute the onion until translucent.
  • Add the garlic, and stir, saute about 2-3 more minutes.
  • Then add the stock, and wine and slowly simmer until reduced by half.
  • Taste and season with pepper then add the pesto, lemon juice and zest, the olives and capers and stir well.
  • Remove from the heat and toss in the salmon or shrimp, the parsley and toss with the pasta.
  • Serve in large pasta bowls.

PESTO PASTA WITH SHRIMP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Pulse 3 cups fresh basil, 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1 garlic clove in a food processor. Pulse in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons each grated Parmesan and olive oil until smooth. Cook 12 ounces bucatini; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Toss the pasta with the pesto, 1 pound steamed chopped asparagus, 8 ounces sauteed shrimp and the reserved cooking water. Top with toasted breadcrumbs.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP



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A light but tasty Italian dish!

Provided by K Douglas

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ cup white wine
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Mix in wine and tomatoes, and continue cooking 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix shrimp into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque. Toss with pasta and top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SHRIMP AND PENNE WITH SPRING HERB PESTO



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Using a premade pesto sauce makes creating this flavorful spring pasta a snap.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound penne rigate
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound snap peas (3 cups)
1/2 cup Spring Herb Pesto
4 ounces ricotta (1/2 cup)
Extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In last 3 minutes of cooking, add shrimp and snap peas and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout and peas are bright green. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta mixture and return to pot. Add pesto and toss to coat, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. Top with ricotta. If desired, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

ONE PAN PASTA WITH CREAMY SHRIMP AND PESTO SAUCE



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This recipe from Sunset uses only one pan. Yup, a single pan! The secret is to use frozen cooked shrimp and prepared pesto. When I make it, I thaw the shrimp by putting them in the same colander I am going to use for the pasta. Then I pour the pasta and its boiling water over the shrimp, and--voila--thawed shrimp! The recipe is very pesto-y, so, if you like, feel free to cut down on the pesto and use more sun-dried tomatoes. Also, use whatever pasta shape you like (we prefer long noodles, for instance).

Provided by CorriePDX

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces dry penne pasta
1 lb frozen pre- cooked shrimp, thawed
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a 4- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender to bite, 7 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to pan.
  • Add shrimp, pesto, cream, broth, and dried tomatoes to pasta; stir over medium heat until hot and evenly incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh salmon or shrimp, pesto, and penne pasta will give you the best results.
  • Don't overcook the salmon or shrimp. Salmon and shrimp are both delicate seafood that can easily be overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque in the center.
  • Use a good quality pesto. A good quality pesto will make all the difference in the flavor of your dish. Look for a pesto that is made with fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the penne pasta al dente. Al dente pasta is pasta that is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. This will help prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.
  • Serve immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become mushy if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This salmon or shrimp and pesto with penne is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover salmon or shrimp. The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the salmon or shrimp and penne pasta. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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