Salmon, Mint and Pea Pasta
Looking for a quick and (somewhat) healthy weeknight dinner that comes together rather easily? This Salmon, Mint and Pea Pasta is here to save the day. Whether you’re busy working or raising kids or just plain busy with life, then this recipe can make things like cooking dinner so much easier. And the best part is that you’ll feel better about yourself than ordering in, but don’t get me wrong ordering in every now and then is a must as well. Life is all about balance.
Salmon, Mint and Pea Pasta
Salmon, Mint and Pea Pasta is a healthy dish that is not only simple to make, but packed with tons of flavor! Salmon is toasted with pasta, mint and peas!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Pot
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 pound short cut pasta noodles
- 1 shallot diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 lemons zested and juiced
- 1 (10 oz) bag frozen peas thawed
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Place the salmon, skin-side down, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season liberally with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until just cooked and somewhat firm when lightly pressed. Remove from oven and allow to cool down.
- Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil. Season liberally with salt and drop in the pasta. Cook until tender, look at the package for time directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid and set aside.
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add in the shallots, garlic, pinch of salt, pinch of pepper, and the crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for about 3 minutes to soften. Add the reserved pasta cooking liquid, lemon juice, lemon zest and peas. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Once the salmon has cooled, remove it from the skin and gently flake it into large chunks with your fingers or a fork.
- Stir pasta into the sauce, along with the salmon, and mint. Stir to evenly combine. Season with remaining ½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the pasta has heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
