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Simple Pesto Alfredo Gnocchi with Salmon (One-Pan Recipe)

  • LCLow Carb
  • SFSugar Free
  • VGVegetarian
5 from 1 vote
Pillowy spinach gnocchi in a creamy pesto alfredo sauce loaded with veggies and topped with pan seared salmon is the ultimate comfort food and it’s all ready to go and on the table within 20 minutes. 
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 4 tbsp pesto sauce, homemade or store bought, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 16 oz spinach gnocchi 
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup jarred alfredo sauce
  • ½ lemon, juice and zest, lemon wedges optional for serving
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, optional for serving

Instructions

pan sear the salmon

  • Season salmon filets with salt and pepper and liberally brush with the pesto on both sides of the filets.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Cook the salmon, undisturbed, skin side up, until golden and crisp with pesto encrusted in the filets, about 4 minutes.
  • Flip the fillets and reduce the heat. Continue to cook another 4-5 minutes and transfer to a plate.

green gnocchi and pesto alfredo

  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions along with broccoli florets, about 3 minutes. Drain and return pasta and broccoli to the same skillet used to pan-sear the salmon.
  • Stir in spinach, alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, lemon juice and zest. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook and stir over medium-low until heated through and spinach is wilted.

for serving

  • Return salmon filets back to the pan, breaking into bite size pieces, if desired.
  • Sprinkle over parmesan cheese and garnish with lemon wedges, optional.

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