Pasta with Pea Pesto & Salmon

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.

Step 2

In a frying pan on medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the salmon. Cook for 6 minutes, skin side down (if using frozen salmon, defrost first).

Step 3

While the salmon and pasta are cooking, make the pesto. In a blender or food processor, add the peas (defrosted), garlic, pine nuts, feta, salt, pepper and one tablespoon of olive oil per person.

Step 4

Mix quickly, leaving the texture slightly chunky.

Step 5

Flip the salmon over and cook for one additional minute. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Set aside one cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.

Step 7

Add a drizzle of olive oil to a pan. Add the pesto and the reserved cooking liquid and mix.

Step 8

Add the zest and juice of one lemon. Add the pasta to the pan and mix. Season with salt & pepper.

Step 9

Distribute the pasta onto plates.

Step 10

Top the pasta with the salmon, broken up into large pieces. Optional: Top with a few extra peas and crumbled feta. Enjoy!