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Smoked Salmon Pasta

Smoked Salmon Pasta

A creamy lemon pasta with smoked salmon, capers, and fresh dill ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick & Easy Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta linguine or fettuccine
  • 8 oz smoked salmon cut into strips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in capers, fresh dill, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Remove from heat and gently fold in the smoked salmon strips, being careful not to break them up too much.
  7. Divide among serving plates and garnish with fresh parsley and additional dill if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 24gFat: 21gSodium: 680mgFiber: 3g

Notes

Don't add salt to the sauce as smoked salmon and capers are already quite salty. Add the salmon at the very end off the heat to prevent it from overcooking. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream.

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