Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy sauce and smoky salmon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup smoked salmon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon capers (drained)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
- Lemon wedges (for garnish)
- Fresh dill sprigs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your spaghetti or fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water for later.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Gently sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Base: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the Salmon and Capers: Once the cream is heated through, add the bite-sized pieces of smoked salmon and capers. Gently fold them into the sauce to warm through.
- Mix in the Pasta: Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Season and Garnish: Stir in the fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, lemon wedges, and fresh dill sprigs.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg