Seared Salmon with Squash and Zucchini Pasta

Feeling like classing it up a bit without, you know, actually being classy? Then this is the recipe for you. Elegant and understated, yet full of flavor. Healthy and easy to make, to boot!

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Ingredients:

  • salmon
  • pasta
  • squashi
  • zucchini
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • 1 part salt
  • 1 part black pepper

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Cook pasta according to package instructions
Step 2: Dice squash and zucchini into small pieces
Step 3: Oil and season salmon
Step 4: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 5: Cook salmon skin-side down for 2-3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low, flip salmon, cover, and cook 5 more minutes.
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute squash and zucchini for 7-10 minutes, until squash and zucchini develop a nice golden-brown exterior
Step 8: Add the pasta to the pan with squash and zucchini and stir well
Step 9: Plate the salmon with the squash and zucchini pasta and serve!

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Feeling like classing it up a bit without, you know, actually being classy? Then this is the recipe for you. Elegant and understated, yet full of flavor. Healthy and easy to make, to boot!

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Ingredients:

  • salmon
  • pasta
  • squashi
  • zucchini
  • oil or butter

Seasoning:

  • 1 part salt
  • 1 part black pepper

Equipment Needed:

  • Pan
  • Stovetop

Step 1: Cook pasta according to package instructions
Step 2: Dice squash and zucchini into small pieces
Step 3: Oil and season salmon
Step 4: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 5: Cook salmon skin-side down for 2-3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low, flip salmon, cover, and cook 5 more minutes.
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute squash and zucchini for 7-10 minutes, until squash and zucchini develop a nice golden-brown exterior
Step 8: Add the pasta to the pan with squash and zucchini and stir well
Step 9: Plate the salmon with the squash and zucchini pasta and serve!

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How to Dice Squash

How to Dice Zucchinili

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