Name: Seared Salmon with Pesto Fettuccine for Two
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine; 0.33300000429153 cup refrigerated prepared pesto; 10 ounces wild Alaskan salmon (see Tip), skinned and cut into 2 portions; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper; 1.5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Seared Salmon with Pesto Fettuccine for Two

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The brightness of basil pesto is a nice match for the buttery flavor of salmon in this quick and healthy dinner recipe. Refrigerated pesto, found near fresh sauces and salsas at most stores, is prettier and has a better taste than jarred varieties. This recipe was adapted from our popular Seared Salmon with Pesto Fettuccine to serve two instead of four.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on March 23, 2023

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Omega-3

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Ingredients

4 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
⅓ cup refrigerated prepared pesto
10 ounces wild Alaskan salmon (see Tip), skinned and cut into 2 portions
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until just tender, about 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Toss with pesto.
Meanwhile, season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a medium cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon and cook, turning once, until just opaque in the middle, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Serve the salmon with the pasta.

Tips

Wild-caught salmon from the Pacific (Alaska) is considered the best choice for the environment because it's sustainably fished. Look for sustainably farmed Atlantic salmon, too (the label may say land- or tank-based); conventional farming methods endanger the wild salmon population. For more information about sustainable seafood, go to seafoodwatch.org.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

603	Calories
28g	Fat
45g	Carbs
44g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 4 oz. salmon & 1 1/4 cups pasta
Calories 603
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 44g	88%
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Vitamin A 591IU	12%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Folate 48mcg	12%
Sodium 537mg	23%
Calcium 371mg	29%
Iron 4mg	23%
Magnesium 142mg	34%
Potassium 768mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.