Description
Smoked Salmon and Lemon Pasta is a quick, elegant dish that combines creamy pasta with rich smoked salmon, zesty lemon juice, and fresh dill. This comforting meal comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Impress your guests with this delightful recipe that balances vibrant flavors and textures, delivering a gourmet experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of the pasta water.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Gently fold in cooked pasta, smoked salmon, and reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with remaining Parmesan and fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg