Salmon Pesto Pasta

Is there a better combination than pasta and seafood? Elevate your pasta night with a delicious twist by trying Salmon Pesto Pasta. This delightful dish blends tender, flaky salmon with vibrant, herbaceous pesto, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a weeknight meal, Salmon Pesto Pasta is sure to impress with its fresh ingredients and irresistible taste.

As the days get warmer, I love having recipes that are filled with bright flavors that are equally delicious served warm or room temperature. This pasta dish is all about fresh ingredients and comes together effortlessly.

Fresh and Easy

Some pasta dishes are known for their bold flavors and hearty comfort, but Salmon Pesto Pasta offers a refreshing twist that’s perfect for long summer days. This light and bright pasta dish combines the delicate taste of salmon with vibrant, homemade pesto for a delightful and elegant meal.

Ideal for both a sophisticated lunch and a lighter dinner, Salmon Pesto Pasta is versatile enough to impress guests or make any night special. Plus, many of the dish’s components can be prepared in advance, allowing you to whip it up quickly when needed.

This recipe serves 2, but it’s easily scalable—simply double the salmon and ingredients to feed a larger crowd. The blend of garden-fresh organic thyme and oregano with a hint of cayenne and crushed chili flakes creates a perfect balance of herbaceous notes and a subtle kick.

The pistachio pesto envelops every strand of pasta with its bright, citrusy dill and vibrant baby spinach, while lemon juice and zest enhance the salmon with a zesty zing.

Dinner in a Snap with Salmon Pesto Pasta

Whether you bake your salmon and make your pesto ahead of time or whip this beautiful meal together before dinner, you only need 30 minutes to wow your family or friends.

• Pregame! Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with nonstick baking spray.
• Place your salmon filets into the baking dish and season them with the italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and top them each with a slice of lemon.
• Bake them for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
• While the salmon is baking, cook your pasta according to the package directions.
• Prepare your pesto. Simply add the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
• To build your salmon pasta bowls, toss the pasta with the pesto. Top with the flaked salmon. You can also garnish with feta and fresh dill if desired.

Looking for more salmon ideas? Make sure you check out my recipe for Gluten Free Roasted Fig Miso Salmon. Now let’s get cooking!