Salmon and watercress chilli pesto pasta
Serves: 4
Total time: 
Recipe photograph by Ant Duncan
Salmon and watercress chilli pesto pasta
Serves: 4
Total time: 
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Nutritional information (per serving)
Calories
679Kcal
Fat
37gr
Saturates
7gr
Carbs
54gr
Sugars
2gr
Fibre
5gr
Protein
30gr
Salt
0.2gr
Lucy O'Reilly
Lucy is an inventive freelance food stylist and food writer working in magazines, books and other projects. Former Deputy Food Editor of food magazine Delicious, Lucy now works for an array of clients including; Sainsburys, Good Food and Delicious.
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Lucy O'Reilly
Lucy is an inventive freelance food stylist and food writer working in magazines, books and other projects. Former Deputy Food Editor of food magazine Delicious, Lucy now works for an array of clients including; Sainsburys, Good Food and Delicious.
See more of Lucy O'Reilly’s recipes
Ingredients
- 1 x 80g bag watercress, any thick stalks removed
- 1⁄2 x 25g pack fresh dill
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 20g toasted hazelnuts or almonds, chopped
- 100ml olive oil
- 30g finely grated Parmesan or pecorino
- squeeze of lemon juice, plus zest to serve
- 2 x 260g packs salmon fillets
- 300g dried pasta, such as tagliatelle or linguine
Step by step
- Put the watercress, dill, chilli, garlic and nuts into a food processor. Pulse to a coarse paste. Drizzle in the oil and add half the cheese. Pulse again until smooth. Stir in the remaining cheese and season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Scrape into a bowl and set aside.
- Put the salmon fillets in a pan large enough to fit them in a single layer. Cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then cover and turn off the heat. Leave for 5-6 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Remove with a slotted spoon and flake thickly, discarding the skin.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain, return to the pan, and fold through the watercress pesto and salmon. Season with black pepper and sprinkle with lemon zest to serve.
Chef quote
Lovely with a salad dressed with hazelnut oil and lemon juice
