Secret Pesto With Salmon Recipe

Name: Secret Pesto With Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 bunches Collard Greens, About 8 Leaves; 2 cups Packed Basil Leaves; 1/4 cups Toasted Walnuts; ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 whole Lemon, Juice Only; 1 teaspoon Salt, Plus Extra For Fish; 1/2 cups Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon; 4 cloves Garlic, Crushed Or Minced, Divided; 3/4 pounds Pasta, Any Shape; 1 pound Salmon Fillets; 1 pinch Coarse Gound Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 bunches Collard Greens, About 8 Leaves
2 cups Packed Basil Leaves
1/4 cups Toasted Walnuts
⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese
1/2 whole Lemon, Juice Only
1 teaspoon Salt, Plus Extra For Fish
1/2 cups Olive Oil, Plus 1 Teaspoon
4 cloves Garlic, Crushed Or Minced, Divided
3/4 pounds Pasta, Any Shape
1 pound Salmon Fillets
1 pinch Coarse Gound Black Pepper

1
Remove tough stems from collards, and coarsely chop leaves.
2
Using a food processor, combine collards, basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and salt.
3
Pulse for a few seconds until mixed.
4
In a skillet or saucepan, heat about 1/4 cup olive oil with 3 crushed garlic cloves over low heat.
5
Cook until just sizzling and bubbling.
6
Remove from heat, and add to the pesto mixture.
7
Pulse again, adding remaining oil until smooth.
8
Set aside.
9
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
10
Drain, and put back into the pot while still HOT.
11
Immediately stir in several large scoops of pesto (you should have a little pesto left, for spreading on a turkey sandwich or tossing in with a salad for lunch) and cover with a lid to keep warm.
12
In a medium-sized skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil on medium heat.
13
Take the remaining garlic clove and rub it into the flesh side of the fish with your fingers, then lightly salt and pepper the fish.
14
Place in the skillet skin side up, and cook 3-5 minutes per side.
15
Serve on top of pasta.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 bunches Collard Greens, About 8 Leaves, 2 cups Packed Basil Leaves, 1/4 cups Toasted Walnuts, ⅓ cups Parmesan Cheese, and more.

Yes, Secret Pesto With Salmon 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.

Secret Pesto With Salmon

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