Easy Sea Asparagus Pesto Salmon Pasta recipe. This simple dinner recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
I am pretty obsessed with pesto.
My favourite pizza of all time is pesto pizza. I will order it any time I see it on a menu. So, naturally, if there is a new type of pesto that I have never seen before, I instantly want to try it.
When I saw this Foraged and Found Sea Asparagus Pesto, I knew I needed to try it.
What you need to make Sea Asparagus Pesto Salmon Pasta
Apart from the sea asparagus pesto, the rest of the ingredients are ones you probably already have at home. All you need is:
- pasta of choice
- chicken broth
- Sea Asparagus Pesto
- heavy whipping cream
- lemon juice
- salt and pepper
- leftover salmon
That’s it!
Substitutions
If you don’t have the Sea Asparagus Pesto, you can use any other pesto you have on hand. However, I seriously suggest you try it out. The flavour is reminiscent of regular pesto, but has unique flavour notes that are very hard to describe. I would highly recommend you give it a go yourself.
As for the pasta, I used spaghetti, but you could really use any pasta you like.
I personally prefer this pasta with salmon, but you can definitely sub in some leftover chicken or turkey. This recipe is so versatile, you can switch it up to match your preferences or what you have on hand.
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Sea Asparagus Pesto Salmon Pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta of choice
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 (4 oz) jar Foraged and Found Sea Asparagus Pesto
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 filets leftover salmon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, mix together the chicken broth and pesto over medium heat. Add in the cream and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble the salmon and cook for around 1 minute. Reduce heat and cook until sauce has thickened, around 5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked pasta and mix until fully coated with the sauce. Serve immediately.
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This pasta is absolutely delicious! Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
So glad you liked it!
Easy Sea Asparagus Pesto Salmon Pasta is such an easy and delicious recipe. It is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Is whipping cream a must use ingredient?
Haha, that’s just what it’s called in Canada. I think you call it heavy cream here 😉 But you can definitely sub in whole milk
I had never had asparagus pesto before and am so glad I saw this recipe and gave it a try! The dish was delicious. Thank you!
So glad you liked it 🙂
I love the idea of using sea asparagus pesto and salmon together This makes a hearty, delicious and easy meal. Looking forward to trying it soon!
Let me know how it goes 😉
I always have salmon in the house and when I found your recipe it seemed like a nice changeup from my regular salmon dinner. It was so easy to make and throw together too. The flavor was unusual but delicious and one I will make again.
This makes me so happy to hear 🙂
Salmon is my favorite. This quick and easy and yummy Dinner option is always a welcome. For my family this is definitely a Happy Meal. I love it too.
Haha, so glad your family likes it!
Sounds great, I am on the hunt for the Sea Asparagus Pesto, The rich salmon with pasta and the pesto sounds like a restaurant quality dish!
I promise you, you will love the Sea Asparagus Pesto 😉
I found your recipe searching the internet for easy dinners. I subbed basil pesto as I didn’t have sea asparagus pesto on hand. This was such a delicious dinner. I am on the hunt for asparagus pesto and can’t wait to try it.
That makes me so happy to hear! Yes, sea asparagus pesto is so good, but regular pesto works!
I never thought of making this recipe but love all the flavors when combined together! So creamy and perfectly salty… A hit for sure!
It is one of my favorites 🙂
I am all about quick, easy but delicious meal and this sea asparagus pesto salmon pasta are perfect for weeknight meal when you super busy.
Agree! Thanks 🙂
Thank you. I harvested sea asparagus this summer & made pesto. We always have salmon & today I was looking for a recipe that included both.
Oh that is so perfect! So glad you could use up what you had at home 🙂
This one looks great, it is inviting! The pasta is cooked perfectly and the pesto is made beautifully the flavors and textures are going well together!
Let me know if you give it a go!