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Creamy Salmon Pesto Fettuccine

This Creamy Salmon Pesto Fettuccine combines tender salmon flakes, store-bought pesto, and a luscious cream sauce for a quick, elegant weeknight dinner. Adding spinach provides extra nutrition and a pop of color to the dish.
4
34 min
TOTAL TIME
539
CALORIES
$2.76
PER SERVING
Creamy Salmon Pesto Fettuccine
Directions
9 STEPS
12 min
PREP TIME
22 min
COOK TIME
34 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Boil a pot of salted water, cook the fettuccine al dente according to package directions, and drain.
2
Season the salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3
In a skillet, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium-high heat.
4
Cook the salmon for about 3 minutes per side until lightly golden, then transfer to a plate and set aside to rest.
5
Add the chicken broth and pesto to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
6
Mix in the heavy whipping cream, lemon juice, and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens.
7
Break the salmon into pieces and gently stir into the sauce.
8
Toss the drained fettuccine with the salmon pesto sauce.
9
Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.