Salmon Pasta with Mint-Cilantro Pesto

Prep time: 10 minutes  |  Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb Whole Wheat Fusilli Pasta
• 1 (6-8 Oz) Salmon Fillet (thawed if frozen)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/8 Cup Shredded Parmesan (optional)
• 1/8 Cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)
• Pesto Ingredients:
• 1 Bunch Cilantro, chopped
• 1 Bunch Mint, chopped
• 1 Garlic Clove, chopped
• 1 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2-3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Olive Oil

Directions:

1. Add all the pesto ingredients in a blender and puree (adjust salt & lemon juice according to your preference)
2. Season the Salmon fillet with salt & pepper.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet on medium-heat for 45 seconds & add the fillet to the pan.
4. Cover and cook the fillet for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the Salmon has cooked through and flakes easily and set aside.
5. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil
6. Add fusilli pasta & cook al dente for 12 minutes and drain.
7. Cut the fillet into bite size pieces (the fish will flake, don't worry if the pieces are not perfect)
8. Add the Salmon pieces & about 3/4 cup of the pesto to the pasta and mix well.  
9. Garnish with shredded Parmesan & Walnuts (optional)

**TIP: Add more pesto if you like your pasta saucy and store/freeze the rest for later use!