Fish Veracruz & Fusilli Pasta Recipe

Name: Fish Veracruz & Fusilli Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salmon; 3 salmon filets (wild caught); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lime juiced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Tomato Olive Sauce; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup green olives, halved; 1 lime juiced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 16 ounces fusilli pasta, cooked and strained

Servings: persons

Salmon
3 salmon filets (wild caught)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Tomato Olive Sauce
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup green olives, halved
1 lime juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
16 ounces fusilli pasta, cooked and strained

1
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, then add the salmon filets. If they have skin on the bottom, place skin side down and scrape it off after flipping the fish.
2
Cook the fish about 4 minutes on each side until it's flaky, and transfer to a plate.
3
Keep the pan on after cooking the fish, add 1 tbsp. of olive oil and the onion; cook for 2-3 minutes until it softens.
4
Add the garlic, tomatoes, olives, lime juice, 1-2 tbsp. olive oil, and spices; mix well.
5
Keep a light boil going and cook for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes break apart and cook down.
6
Add the fresh cilantro last and mix well.
7
Add the fish to the sauce, and break apart into smaller pieces. Cook a couple minutes for flavors to blend.
8
Pour the tomato sauce over the cooked pasta and enjoy!

1212

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salmon, 3 salmon filets (wild caught), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lime juiced, and more.

Yes, Fish Veracruz & Fusilli Pasta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fish Veracruz & Fusilli Pasta

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