Salmon Genovese Recipe
Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, creamy pesto sauce, served over capellini.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Salmon
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt.
- 2
Cook Capellini
Once the water is boiling, add the capellini pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 2-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Salmon
- 3
Season Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Making the Sauce
- 5
Sauté Garlic and Spinach
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add Sun-dried Tomatoes and Pesto
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and creamy pesto sauce. Mix well and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- 7
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained capellini to the skillet and toss gently to combine with the sauce.
Serving
- 8
Plate the Dish
Divide the capellini with sauce into serving plates. Top each with a cooked salmon fillet.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving. Enjoy!
