Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Step 2: Cut the salmon into 1 inch cubes and place in a buttered baking dish.
Step 3: Add the lemon juice to the melted butter and drizzle over the salmon.
Step 4: Season the salmon with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 5: Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6: Do not let the salmon overcook.
Step 7: Remove immediately from the oven and keep warm.
Step 8: While the salmon is cooking,
Step 9: Add the pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water.
Step 10: Cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 11: Cut the asparagus into 1 inch pieces. Add the asparagus to the boiling water during the last five minutes of cooking. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
Step 12: While the salmon and pasta are cooking
Step 13: Combine the butter, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, and half-and-half in a saucepan.
Step 14: Season with garlic salt.
Step 15: Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
Step 16: Remove from the heat.
Step 17: Add havarti
Step 18: Add the pesto at this point.
Step 19: Go light with the pesto to ensure the sauce is lightly flavored.
Step 20: Mix the artichoke hearts with the asparagus and penne pasta and pour the sauce over the pasta mixture.
Step 21: Mix lightly to coat everything.
Step 22: Add the salmon cubes and shrimp to the top of the pasta along with sauce .
Step 23: If desired, serve with extra parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
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