Description
Indulge in the comforting allure of Creamy Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta, a dish that combines rich flavors and vibrant ingredients for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for any occasion, this pasta features a delightful blend of creamy crème fraîche, zesty lemon, and tender hot smoked salmon, all beautifully enveloped in perfectly cooked linguine or fettuccine. The addition of fresh dill and sweet peas not only enhances the dish’s taste but also adds a pop of color, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Gather your loved ones around the table and relish every bite of this luxurious yet light meal—it’s an experience worth savoring!
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 75 ml dry white grape juice
- 200 ml crème fraîche
- Juice of one lemon
- 150 g frozen peas
- 180 g hot smoked salmon, flaked
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté shallots until translucent.
- Add white grape juice and simmer briefly before stirring in crème fraîche and lemon juice.
- Toss in the drained pasta along with reserved water until creamy; adjust consistency as needed.
- Fold in blanched peas and flaked hot smoked salmon gently.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh dill; toss to combine.
- Plate the pasta elegantly and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg