Lemon Salmon Pasta

Change up your weeknight dinner or entertaining game by making quick and delicious Lemon Salmon Pasta! This pasta dish starts with simple roasted salmon, which is then tossed with peas, feta, toasted pine nuts and a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Tart and savory without being overly heavy, this Salmon Pasta dish works for any season and is a quick meal for the family or for sharing.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 653kcal

Ingredients

Pasta

1 lb. farfalle pasta
2 ½ qts. water
1 tablespoon salt

Salmon

2 salmon filets
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon ghee melted

Lemon Vinaigrette

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Zest of ½ large lemon

Lemon Salmon Pasta

Cooked pasta above
Cooked salmon above
2 cups peas steamed
2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
3 tablespoons feta cheese

Instructions

Cook the Pasta
Bring 2 ½ quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
Add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Add the farfalle pasta, and cook for 9-10 minutes, or until al dente. (This means the pasta will have a bit of a texture to it still and isn't completely limp.)
Once the pasta reaches the amount of doneness you enjoy, remove the pot from the heat, and drain the pasta in a colander.
Bake the Salmon
After you place the pasta water on the stovetop, preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
Place the salmon filets skin-down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush with the melted ghee.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roast in the preheated oven. The thickness of the filets will determine the amount of time the salmon needs to bake. My ½" thick filets baked in 5 minutes. Keep an eye on yours so they don't overbake.
Once cooked to your desired doneness, remove from the oven, and let cool slightly.
Once the salmon has cooled, break into pieces for the pasta.
Make the Vinaigrette
Measure out the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard into a mason jar.
Season with the dill, black pepper, salt and lemon zest.
Place the top on the mason jar, and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette is well-combined.
Put Together the Pasta and Serve
In a large bowl, combine the salmon, pasta, peas, pine nuts and feta. Toss until incorporated with tongs.
Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad, and toss.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

The pasta and salmon should cook at the same time, so when you put on the water for the pasta, preheat the oven. This will get your dish on the table significantly faster.

Make Ahead Tip: You can cook all the ingredients ahead of time and put them together for dinner/company when the time is right. The putting together piece takes 5-10 minutes.

Roast the salmon in advance, and once it has cooled, tear into pieces and store in the refrigerator.
Cook the pasta in advance, too, and toss in a little olive oil so it doesn't stick to itself.
Steam the peas, too.
Mix up the vinaigrette, and store in the fridge.

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