Smoked salmon pasta
This smoked salmon pasta recipe is creamy, delicious and as perfect for an easy weeknight dinner as it will be served at a dinner party.
Servings 4
Calories 688kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 100 g (3oz) smoked salmon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil then add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat then add the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then pour in the cream.
- Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes then pour in the lemon juice. Cook for another minute or two.
- Slice the salmon into bite-size pieces then stir into the sauce and allow to warm through for a minute.
- Season to taste then toss the sauce with the cooked pasta and a few tablespoons of pasta water. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
