Lemon Caper Pesto Salmon Pasta

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place each salmon filet on a square of parchment paper and top with pesto. Wrap pesto around salmon like a present. Bake in preheated oven until flaky and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

While the salmon is cooking, cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the instructions.

Step 3

Add the fresh spinach to two bowls.

Step 4

When the pasta is done cooking, drain it and set aside. Add the butter, olive oil, and garlic to the pot and cook the garlic until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add the zest, lemon juice, capers, and cooked pasta to the pot. Toss to combine.

Step 5

Add the hot pasta to the bowls on top of the spinach. Top with a hot salmon filet.