Salmon & Ricotta Ravioli

Recipe Directions

1. For best results, take the salmon out of the refrigerator 5 minutes before starting to cook. If you skip this step, you may need to cook the fish longer than this recipe card indicates. Fill a 4-6 quart saucepot 2/3 full with water. Put the pot on the stove over high heat. Add 2 tbsp of salt to the water. (The water should taste salty). Bring to a boil and then start step #2.
2. Open the package of ravioli wrappers (a) and lay them out on a cutting board. Fill a small bowl with water and set it beside you. Spoon a small amount of ricotta filling (b) (about the size of a hershey kiss) into the center of each ravioli wrapper.
3. Take your pointer finger and dip it into the small bowl of water. Trace two adjacent edges (forming a V) with your damp finger. Fold the ravioli wrapper over diagonally, creating a triangle. Gently press down on the edges to seal, making sure the filling of each ravioli stays intact. Place the ravioli off to the side.
4. Heat a skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Use scissors to cut open the package of salmon (c) and place on a plate. Season both sides of the fish with a pinch of salt and pepper. When the pan has warmed up, add 1 tbsp of oil or enough to coat the bottom of the pan.
5. Add the salmon to the pan and sear for 3 and 1/2 minutes. Then use a spatula to flip the salmon over and sear on the other side for 1 minute. After searing, place the salmon on a plate lined with paper towel. Wipe the pan out and return it to medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp of oil to the pan and pour the spring vegetables (d) into the pan. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. After 4 minutes, turn the heat off and add the green garlic pesto (e) and baby kale (f) to the pan. Gently stir to combine.
7. Add the ravioli to the salted pot of boiling water. Simmer the ravioli for 90 seconds. Gently strain the ravioli and place onto your serving plates. Add the vegetables on top and plate the salmon next to the ravioli.