Crispy Lemon Pepper Salmon and Creamy Ricotta Pesto Spaghetti

Crispy Lemon Pepper Salmon and Creamy Ricotta Pesto Spaghetti

Crispy Lemon Pepper Salmon and Creamy Ricotta Pesto Spaghetti 

A gorgeously cooked piece of salmon paired with a light, creamy, and healthy pesto spaghetti squash! Thank you to our dear friend Caitlin Green with StarInfiniteFood (@StarInfiniteFood on Instagram)! 

"It was perfect." Caitlin Green 

Ingredients:

For the Salmon

  • 2 Catch Sitka Salmon Fillets (King, Coho, or Keta)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Lemon Zest 
For the Spaghetti Squash 
  • 2 C Cooked Spaghetti Squash
  • 1/4 C Ricotta 
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp. Pesto
  • Salt to taste

  Directions for Salmon: 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat.
  2. Place salmon skin side down, then place a couple lemon slices next to the salmon and and cook for 4 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes (until salmon is cooked through).

  Directions for Spaghetti Squash:

  1. Add cooked spaghetti squash to a bowl. 
  2. Add in 1/4 C ricotta and 1 -2 Tbsp. pesto, mix. 
  3. Add salt to taste. 
Enjoy!

    *Pictured with oven roasted asparagus with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

    Caitlin has a lot more delicious recipes on her website, check them out at StarInfiniteFood.com! 


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