Pasta with salmon & minty pea pesto

Recipe

Indulge in a vibrant dish of Pasta with Salmon and Minty Pea Pesto that marries wholesome flavors in just 25 minutes! This delightful recipe features al dente wholemeal penne tossed with tender salmon and a fresh, zesty pesto made from peas, aromatic mint, and a hint of lemon. Finished with a sprinkle of parmesan and a squeeze of citrus, it's a refreshing and nutritious meal that serves four. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this dish is sure to impress!

Ingredients 

• 220g (7oz) wholemeal penne pasta (see tip)
• 2 cups (240g) frozen peas, thawed
• 300g (9½oz) skinless boneless salmon fillets
• 1 cup mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/3 cup (25g) finely grated parmesan
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small lemon (65g), cut into wedges
• small mint leaves, to serve

Method

1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions until just tender. Remove pasta with a slotted spoon; reserve 1/3 cup of cooking water. Place peas into a large colander in the sink; tip remaining cooking water over peas to blanch. Rinse under cold water.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 3 minutes each side or until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate; flake with a fork.
3. To make pesto, process peas, mint, lemon rind and juice, garlic, parmesan, oil and reserved cooking water in a food processor, pulsing until well combined but still chunky.
4. Toss pesto through hot pasta; fold through flaked salmon. Divide pasta and salmon mixture among four bowls or plates, season with pepper. Serve with lemon wedges and mint.

Tip: Use the same weight of your favourite wholemeal pasta shape instead of penne, if you like.

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