Welcome to the ultimate culinary journey that will transport you to a world of flavors with our exquisite recipe for salmon penne with basil pesto cream sauce, artichokes, and asparagus. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of fresh and vibrant ingredients, where delicate salmon pairs seamlessly with tender penne pasta, enveloped in a luscious basil pesto cream sauce. The addition of artichokes and asparagus adds a delightful crunch and a touch of elegance, creating a dish fit for a special occasion or a cozy dinner party. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more with every bite.
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PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH ARTICHOKES AND WHITE WINE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets evenly with the salt and place each fillet flesh-side down in the hot skillet. Cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Sear the sides of the fillets for 1 minute on each side. Using a fish spatula, flip the fillets so the skin side is down and cook an additional 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the oregano sprigs to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Baste the salmon fillets with the infused butter for 1 minute. Remove the salmon and oregano sprigs to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add the artichoke hearts and shallots. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots are softened and the artichokes are beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the chopped oregano and tomatoes and stir to combine. Deglaze the skillet with the white wine and allow the wine to cook down until reduced by half. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the spinach. Cook until the spinach is just barely wilted. Spoon the vegetables onto a platter and top with the rested salmon. Spoon any remaining sauce over the fish and serve.
PESTO CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS
With only five ingredients I can put a beautiful meal on the table for family or guests in very little time. I use store-bought pesto, which makes preparation quick and easy. This is a one-skillet dish, and it's also the only way I can get my 3-year-old son to eat asparagus. -Brooke Icenhour, Easley, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute asparagus until crisp-tender. Stir in the cream, pesto and pepper until blended. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 42g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
QUICK PASTA WITH SALMON AND TOMATOES IN CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat while spaghetti is cooking and cook salmon and garlic until salmon is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and basil, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in cream and simmer over low heat until flavors are well combined and salmon is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve sauce over cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 66.9 mg, Sugar 4 g
BASIL PESTO SALMON PARMESAN
Salmon with Smokehouse pepper, pesto smear, and a Parmesan crust. Serve with fresh-cooked green beans, asparagus, red wine, garlic bread, and Greek salad.
Provided by Mr. Saxton
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Baked Salmon Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pull out any salmon bones with pliers. Slice salmon into 5 equal portions. Place salmon skin side-down on a sheet of aluminum foil. Transfer to a large baking pan. Season salmon with salt and pepper; loosely cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove baking pan from oven and uncover. Smear pesto over each portion of salmon. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk butter and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 551.4 mg
ONE-PAN SALMON WITH ROAST ASPARAGUS
For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the potatoes and 1 tbsp of olive oil into an ovenproof dish, then roast the potatoes for 20 mins until starting to brown. Toss the asparagus in with the potatoes, then return to the oven for 15 mins.
- Throw in the cherry tomatoes and vinegar and nestle the salmon amongst the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the oven for a final 10-15 mins until the salmon is cooked. Scatter over the basil leaves and serve everything scooped straight from the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.24 milligram of sodium
BASIL SALMON
Homemade pesto adds instant flair to these tasty salmon fillets. While they bake in the oven, you can assemble the simple green salad.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For pesto, combine the basil, oil, garlic, pepper, lemon juice, salt and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. , Place the salmon in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto over fillets. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pesto for another use.) , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.
PENNE WITH SALMON AND ASPARAGUS
3 of my most favorite things! This meal comes together fairly quickly, yet is elegant enough to serve to company.
Provided by skat5762
Categories Penne
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepot, cook pasta as label directs and then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add asparagus, salt and pepper and cook until asparagus is almost tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add shallot and remaining 1 teaspoon oil; cook, stirring constantly, two minutes longer.
- Add wine; heat to boiling over high heat.
- Stir in broth and heat to boiling.
- Arrange salmon slices in skillet; cover and cook until just opaque throughout, 2- 3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in tarragon.
- In a warmed serving bowl, toss pasta with asparagus mixture.
SALMON PENNE WITH BASIL PESTO CREAM SAUCE, ARTICHOKES, AND ASPARAGUS
I first ate this dish at McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. Once I tasted it, I had to go home and duplicate it. This is approximate to the original dish, if not better!
Provided by By The Lake
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut the salmon into 1 inch cubes and place in a buttered baking dish. Add the lemon juice to the melted butter and drizzle over the salmon. Season the salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Do not let the salmon overcook. Remove immediately from the oven and keep warm.
- While the salmon is cooking, add the pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cut the asparagus into 1 inch pieces. Add the asparagus to the boiling water during the last three to five minutes of cooking. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
- While the salmon and pasta are cooking, combine the butter, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and half-and-half in a saucepan. Season with garlic salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat. Add the pesto at this point. Go light with the pesto to ensure the sauce is lightly flavored.
- Mix the artichoke hearts with the asparagus and penne pasta and pour the sauce over the pasta mixture. Mix lightly to coat everything. Add the salmon cubes to the top of the pasta. If desired, serve with extra parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1239.9, Fat 72.3, SaturatedFat 40.7, Cholesterol 239.7, Sodium 843.8, Carbohydrate 108.4, Fiber 20.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 45.8
GARLICKY PESTO SALMON WITH PENNE
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
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
SEA BASS WITH ARTICHOKE PESTO
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Put the sea bass filets in one layer, skin side up, into the baking dish. Drain the artichoke hearts, pouring the liquid over the fish. Let marinate while you make the pesto.
- To make the pesto, put the artichoke hearts into the bowl of a food processor. Add the pesto and red pepper flakes and process until chunky. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and start processing again. Drizzle in 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, adding more as needed until you get the consistency that is thick but pourable. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Bake the sea bass until it is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the pesto each onto 4 plates. Place the fish onto the pesto and also top with a generous spoonful of the pesto.
SALMON PESTO PASTA
This simple, flavorful dish is filling and super-quick to make. It can be served hot or chilled, making it perfect for either an easy dinner or picnic lunch.
Provided by Danielle Alex
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a large pinch of salt and cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and bell pepper. Cook until the bell pepper starts to soften, about 1 minute. Add the salmon and red pepper flakes, if using, to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and the black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes without stirring. Then continue cooking and stirring until the salmon is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside.
- For the pesto: Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt and black pepper in a blender. Start on low speed, then increase to medium. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides. Add the cheese and blend a few seconds just to incorporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the salmon. Add the pesto and toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled. Finish with basil leaves and grated cheese if desired.
PENNE WITH BLUE CHEESE, PESTO, WALNUTS, AND ASPARAGUS
I cut this out of the newspaper. It is great, but I would only recommend this for pesto lovers. This can be made with feta cheese instead of blue cheese.
Provided by Jamie Lynne
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and stir in the penne. Reduce to medium-high and cook penne, uncovered, until al dente, 6-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in preheated 350-degree o ven until lightly toasted, 4-5 minutes.
- Place pesto and blue c heese in a large serving bowl and using a fork, mash the blue cheese into the pesto.
- Rinse asparagus spears and snap off and discard their tough ends. Break spears into 1 1/2-inch long pieces.
- During the last 3 minutes of the penne cooking time, add asparagus to pot and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain penne and asparagus well in colander. Add to the bowl with the pesto and stir to coat them well. Top with toasted walnuts and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 127.9, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 11.8
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND BASIL
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus, tomatoes, stock and 1/4 cup sliced basil. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
- Pour sauce over pasta. Add cheese, parsley and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
PENNE WITH CHICKEN, ARTICHOKES, AND PESTO CREAM
Make and share this Penne With Chicken, Artichokes, and Pesto Cream recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden all over. Add artichokes, tomatoes, cream, and pesto. Bring to a simmer and stir frequently for 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Fold in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Cook 1 minute longer to heat through. Add more cream if neneed to thin out sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.3, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 136.3, Sodium 719.9, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 33.9
SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH PENNE AND LIGHT CREAM SAUCE
This is a really good recipe if you like salmon and asparagus. Even if you are not an asparagus lover, the ingredients give the asparagus an amazing flavor. I have always loved my homemade alfredo sauce, but now I prefer this sauce to my alfredo.
Provided by twroush02
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Pour in 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil, the white pepper, dill, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a skillet over medium-low heat until the oil is shimmering. Gently lay the salmon fillet into the oil, and sprinkle with 1 pinch of salt. Arrange the cut asparagus and bits of minced garlic around the salmon in the skillet. Squeeze the lemon slices over the salmon and asparagus, and place the squeezed slices into the skillet. Cover and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the salmon, and cook until the salmon is no longer translucent in the center, about 8 more minutes.
- Remove the salmon, asparagus, garlic, and lemon slices from the skillet to a warmed plate, leaving the juices in the skillet. Whisk in the cream and enough Parmesan cheese to thicken the sauce. Let the cheese melt, and season to taste with salt. To serve, divide the cooked penne pasta, salmon, and asparagus between two plates, with the pasta to the side of the salmon. Spoon the cream sauce over the pasta, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1161.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 303.8 mg, Fat 105.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 48.4 g, Sodium 561.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SMOKED SALMON PENNE
This pasta dish is so easy to make because it makes its own sauce! The cream cheese melts to form an incredibly smooth and luxurious sauce that compliments that smoked salmon very well. This recipe is a favourite dinner party entree of Food Network celebrity Chef Michael Smith.
Provided by blucoat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water on to boil. Season it liberally with salt. When it boils, add your choice of pasta. Cook to el dente, until the pasta is cooked through but still pleasantly chewy.
- Scoop out 1 cup or so of the starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta but not quite all the way. Leave it a bit wet. Put the pasta back into the pot along with a splash or two of the reserved water, about 1/2 cup or so in total then immediately add the rest of the ingredients.
- While the pasta is till steaming hot toss well melting the cheese and forming the creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
PENNE WITH TUNA, BASIL, AND LEMON
Categories Fish Pasta Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Back to School Lemon Basil Tuna Summer Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water to a boil for penne. Mince garlic. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. Cut basil into thin strips. In a large bowl toss together garlic, zest, juice, basil, and tuna with oil from can.
- Boil penne until al dente and drain in a colander. Add penne to bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste.
PENNE WITH TOMATOES, PESTO AND ARTICHOKES
Categories Pasta Tomato Sauté Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Dinner Artichoke Bon Appétit Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil reserved from artichokes in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and artichokes. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add pesto; simmer 1 minute longer. Mix in pasta and 1/3 cup cheese. Season pasta with salt and pepper.Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
Tips:
- For a more intense pesto flavor, use freshly picked basil leaves.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half and half.
- To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or shrimp instead of raw.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or chives.
Conclusion:
Salmon penne with basil pesto cream sauce, artichokes, and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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