Oven-Ready
Premium
Panko Parmesan-Crusted Salmon
with pesto gemelli
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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PescatarianOver 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Salmon Fillets
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8 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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2 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Lemon Basil
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⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories840
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs42g
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Fat50g
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Protein49g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Tomatoes
Prick tomatoes all over with a fork.
In provided tray, combine tomatoes and 1 tsp. olive oil.Bake uncovered in hot oven until tomatoes start to release juices, 5-7 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Using the back of a spoon, gently press tomatoes to break them down.Add pasta, minced garlic and lemon basil, pesto, cream cheese, 2 Tbsp. water, half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for salmon), garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.Push to one side of tray and cover pasta side with foil. -
2 Add the Salmon
Pat salmon dry and season flesh side with a pinch of pepper.
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, remaining Parmesan, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Top flesh side of salmon evenly with mayonnaise. Place salmon, mayonnaise-side down, into panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Add salmon, skin-side down, to empty side of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake half-covered (pasta covered, salmon uncovered) in hot oven until topping browns, pasta is heated through, and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 15-20 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top pasta with salmon. Remove salmon skin and flake, if desired. Bon appétit!
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