Salmon & Green Pea Pesto Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve a bit of the pasta cooking liquid. Drain the pasta & set it aside.
• Step 2
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for 3-4 min on each side. When the salmon is cooked through, remove it from pan.
• Step 3
  Thaw the peas. Set aside a bit of feta & peas for garnish. Add the rest of the feta & peas to a blender or food processor. Add the garlic, pine nuts, salt, pepper & a generous drizzle of olive oil. Blend in pulses until smooth.
• Step 4
  Heat another drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium heat. (Why make more dishes!) Add the pesto & the reserved pasta cooking liquid. Stir & bring to a simmer.
• Step 5
  Zest the lemon into the pan. Then squeeze in the lemon juice. Add the drained pasta. Season with salt & pepper. Mix it all together. Once the pasta is heated through, remove from heat.
• Step 6
  Serve the pea pesto pasta topped with flaked salmon. Garnish with the reserved peas & crumbled feta. Season with salt & pepper. Easy peasy!