Rice & noodles

Scallion-Garlic Pesto Salmon Pasta

Name: Scallion-Garlic Pesto Salmon Pasta
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Spaghetti 80g; Salmon 120g; Scallions 3stalks; Garlic 2cloves

Pan-seared salmon tossed with scallion-garlic pesto pasta—rich fish and herbal sauce for a small weekend table.

Total 25 min Stockpot Medium 1 servings

StockpotSkillet Cooking for oneHigh-protein meals

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Sear salmon until lightly charred, then gently toss with pesto pasta at the end to keep fillets intact. This pesto uses scallion greens and garlic (not classic basil pesto).

Steps

How to make it

Prep 9 min · Cook 16 min

Cut salmon into chunks and pat dry. Cook pasta until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Blend scallion greens (green parts only), minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, and grated cheese into a pesto paste.
Pan-fry salmon in remaining oil until golden both sides. Add pasta, pesto, and a little pasta water; toss. Finish with lemon juice and black pepper.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Toss gently so salmon doesn’t break into too many small pieces.

Best eaten immediately; fish loses quality overnight.

Substitutions

Mackerel

Optional add-ins

+Bacon+Heavy cream+Parmesan cheese

FAQ

Will pesto overpower the salmon?

Lemon brightens the fish; don’t overdo the cheese and it stays balanced.

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