SEARED SALMON WITH LINGUINE AND RAMP PESTO

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Seared Salmon with Linguine and Ramp Pesto image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pasta     Sauté     High Fiber     Dinner     Seafood     Salmon     Green Onion/Scallion     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2/3 cup thinly sliced trimmed ramp bulbs and slender stems
1 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese*
1/3 cup Marcona almonds**
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
12 ounces linguine
6 6-ounce salmon fillets

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup ramp bulbs and stems to skillet and sauté just until soft but not browned, reducing heat if necessary to prevent browning, about 5 minutes. Transfer sautéed ramps to processor (do not clean skillet). Add green tops, cheese, almonds, and tarragon to processor; process until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil and puree until almost smooth. Transfer pesto to bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Add salmon to skillet and cook just until opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot; add all but 1/4 cup pesto and toss to coat, adding enough pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten. Season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates. Top with salmon. Spread remaining 1/4 cup pesto over fish and serve.
  • Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.
  • **Tender Spanish almonds that are usually sold roasted and salted; available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores and from tienda.com.

caadil ali Mohamed
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Overall, this dish was a great success! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. The ramp pesto was flavorful and added a nice pop of color to the dish. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a delicious an


tamer fathy
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The salmon was cooked well, but the linguine was a bit overcooked. The ramp pesto was also a bit bland. I would not recommend this dish.


Valerie Russitano
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. The ramp pesto was delicious. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Anita Nyangoroma
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This dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. The ramp pesto was the perfect complement to the salmon and linguine. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Annet Nalumansi
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Not a fan of salmon, but this dish was still pretty good. The linguine was cooked perfectly and the ramp pesto was flavorful. I would recommend this dish to anyone who likes salmon.


Shamim Khan
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. The ramp pesto was the perfect complement to the salmon and linguine. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone.


Mason Addogoh
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The salmon was cooked well, but the linguine was a bit overcooked. The ramp pesto was also a bit bland. I would not recommend this dish.


Barbara Ligo
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. The ramp pesto was a bit too strong for my taste, but it was still a delicious dish. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone lookin


Stefan Kalivas
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish was amazing! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. The ramp pesto was the perfect complement to the salmon and linguine. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone, even thos


Titus Muhuri
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This dish was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. The ramp pesto was a bit too strong for my taste, but I could see how others would enjoy it. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dorotea Stanojevic
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Not a huge fan of ramps, but this dish was still really good. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was cooked al dente. The pesto was a bit too strong for my taste, but I could see how others would enjoy it.


Keano Keano
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ramp pesto is so easy to make and really elevates the salmon and linguine. I usually add a bit of extra red pepper flakes for a little spice. Highly recommend!


Faad Jani
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This salmon and linguine dish was a hit with my family! The ramp pesto was the star of the show - it was so flavorful and added a nice pop of color to the dish. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the linguine was al dente. Overall, a delicious and e