Description
A rich and velvety pasta dish featuring hot smoked salmon, heavy cream, and a bright touch of lemon. A gourmet seafood meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Fettuccine or Penne pasta
- 8 oz (225g) Hot smoked salmon, flaked
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy cream
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the flaked hot smoked salmon, stirring slowly to keep the chunks intact.
- Stir in lemon juice and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss over low heat until fully coated. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European/Fusion