Citrus Glazed Salmon & Pesto Pasta

This super healthy recipe is from holistic nutrition and wellness coach, Alyssa Kalams. Her spinach pesto uses minimal oil and no cheese at all. The salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins and glazed with vitamin C-rich citrus. (You can find fresh Alaska salmon from Nashville company Virgin Bay Seafood). Alyssa tosses the pesto with lentil pasta and zucchini “noodles” made with a spiralizer. You can also use the large holes of a grater.

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By Alyssa Kalams | January 15, 2019

Ingredients

1 pound salmon (preferably wild-caught)

Glaze

1 orange, juiced
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
salt and peper

Pesto Pasta

2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 cup hot, cooked pasta, (Alyssa uses lentil pasta)
2 cups zucchini noodles

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. To prepare glaze, combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

3. Place salmon in an foil-covered pan, pour glaze over, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

4.To prepare pesto, place spinach through water in a blender or food processor. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Toss with pasta and zucchini noodles and serve with salmon.