Quinoa-Crusted Salmon over Mediterranean Pesto LinguineQuinoa-Crusted Salmon over Mediterranean Pesto Linguine
Quinoa-Crusted Salmon over Mediterranean Pesto Linguine
Quinoa-Crusted Salmon over Mediterranean Pesto Linguine
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Quinoa-Crusted Salmon over Mediterranean Pesto Linguine
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Calories786
Ingredients
1/2 (16-ounce) box linguine
4 (4- to 5-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or rice flour
3/4 cup dry uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
3 large egg whites
1 tsp water
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small eggplant, cut into ½-inch pieces
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto plus additional for serving (optional)
1/4 drained oil-packed julienne-cut sundried tomatoes
Nonstick cooking spray
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs; reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain and return to saucepot.

 

2. Sprinkle salmon with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Place flour in wide, shallow dish; place quinoa in second wide, shallow dish. In third wide, shallow dish, whisk egg whites and water. Dip salmon in flour, shaking off excess, then into egg white mixture and quinoa to coat all sides. Place salmon on prepared pan; spray with cooking spray. Bake salmon 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145° and coating is golden brown.

 

3. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add eggplant and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook 1 minute, undisturbed; cook 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

 

4. Add pesto, tomatoes and eggplant to pasta; toss to combine, adjusting consistency with reserved cooking water, if necessary. Serve pasta topped with salmon; sprinkle with cheese and serve with additional pesto, if desired.

 

Nutritional Information
  • 30 g Fat
  • 5 g Saturated fat
  • 88 mg Cholesterol
  • 897 mg Sodium
  • 80 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 48 g Protein
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
786
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
1/2 (16-ounce) box linguine
San Giorgio Linguine No. 19 Pasta, 16 oz
San Giorgio Linguine No. 19 Pasta, 16 oz, 454 Gram
On Sale! Limit 4
$0.99 was $1.43$0.00/g
4 (4- to 5-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet
Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillet, 1 Pound
On Sale! Limit 4
$7.99/lb was $9.99/lb$7.99/lb
1 tsp salt
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce, 26 Ounce
$1.99$0.08/oz
1/2 tsp pepper
Vinefresh Premium Sweet Mixed Peppers, 4 count, 16 oz
Vinefresh Premium Sweet Mixed Peppers, 4 count, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
$7.99$0.50/oz
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or rice flour
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 5 lb
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 5 lb, 80 Ounce
On Sale! Limit 4
$4.29 was $4.79$0.86/lb
3/4 cup dry uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa, 8.8 oz
Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa, 8.8 oz, 8.8 Ounce
$2.99$0.34/oz
3 large egg whites
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz, 12 Each
$4.49$0.37 each
1 tsp water
POLAND SPRING Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, 1-gallon plastic jug
POLAND SPRING Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, 1-gallon plastic jug, 128 Fluid ounce
$2.79$0.02/fl oz
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Bowl & Basket Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 oz
Bowl & Basket Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 oz, 5 Ounce
$4.79$0.96/oz
1 small eggplant, cut into ½-inch pieces
Eggplant 1 ct, 1 pound
Eggplant 1 ct, 1 pound, 1 Pound
$1.99 avg/ea$1.99/lb
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto plus additional for serving (optional)
Filippo Berio Classic Pesto, 6.7 oz
Filippo Berio Classic Pesto, 6.7 oz, 6.7 Ounce
$3.99$0.60/oz
1/4 drained oil-packed julienne-cut sundried tomatoes
Cento Chef's Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes, 10 oz
Cento Chef's Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes, 10 oz, 10 Ounce
$5.79$0.58/oz
Nonstick cooking spray
Pompeian High-Heat 100% Avocado Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 fl oz
Pompeian High-Heat 100% Avocado Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray, 5 fl oz, 5 Fluid ounce
$6.19$1.24/fl oz

Nutritional Information

  • 30 g Fat
  • 5 g Saturated fat
  • 88 mg Cholesterol
  • 897 mg Sodium
  • 80 g Carbohydrates
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 48 g Protein

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs; reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain and return to saucepot.

 

2. Sprinkle salmon with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Place flour in wide, shallow dish; place quinoa in second wide, shallow dish. In third wide, shallow dish, whisk egg whites and water. Dip salmon in flour, shaking off excess, then into egg white mixture and quinoa to coat all sides. Place salmon on prepared pan; spray with cooking spray. Bake salmon 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145° and coating is golden brown.

 

3. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add eggplant and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook 1 minute, undisturbed; cook 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

 

4. Add pesto, tomatoes and eggplant to pasta; toss to combine, adjusting consistency with reserved cooking water, if necessary. Serve pasta topped with salmon; sprinkle with cheese and serve with additional pesto, if desired.