Rice & noodles

Scallion-Garlic Pesto Salmon Broccoli Pasta

Name: Scallion-Garlic Pesto Salmon Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Spaghetti 80g; Salmon 100g; Broccoli 100g; Scallions 2stalks; Garlic 2cloves

Salmon, broccoli, and scallion-garlic pesto pasta—seafood, greens, and noodles in one balanced plate.

Total 28 min Stockpot Medium 1 servings

StockpotSkillet Cooking for oneHigh-protein mealsLighter meals

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Scallion-Garlic Pesto Salmon Broccoli Pasta

Cook fish and veg separately, then fold together for color and control. Scallion-garlic pesto, not classic basil.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min

Blanch broccoli 1 minute; drain. Cube salmon and pat dry. Pasta al dente; reserve ½ cup water.
Blend scallion greens, garlic, 1.5 Tbsp oil, and cheese into pesto.
Skillet with remaining oil; sear salmon until golden; flip gently; set aside.
Broccoli 1 minute in the pan; add pasta, pesto, 2–3 Tbsp pasta water; return salmon; fold lightly; finish with lemon juice.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Add salmon last with gentle folds to keep chunks intact.
Lemon goes in at the end so aroma stays bright.

Best fresh.

Substitutions

Mackerel fillet

Optional add-ins

+Bacon+Heavy cream+Parmesan

FAQ

Frozen salmon?

Thaw fully and pat dry before searing to avoid splatter.

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