Pasta with Pea Pesto & Salmon

recipe

• 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!