Farfalle with Salmon, Lemon and Peas
User Reviews
3.3
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Farfalle with Salmon, Lemon and Peas
Description
Farfalle with Salmon, Lemon and Peas features farfalle pasta cooked just shy of al dente to keep a firm bite, mixed with flaked salmon that has been poached gently in water for tenderness. The sauce comes together with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh lemon juice and zest, which add brightness to blend with the richness of the cream and fish. Frozen peas are added directly to the cream, providing a sweet contrast and hit of color. The result is a creamy, tangy pasta dish that is neither too heavy nor too light.
The texture combines soft pasta, flaky salmon, and tender peas in a harmonious way. The gentle poaching preserves the delicate flavor of the salmon, while the Parmesan enriches the sauce without overpowering the freshness from the lemon. This dish is suitable for a weekday dinner aimed at a comforting yet not greasy pasta.
Adjust seasoning carefully to enhance the natural flavors and consider adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce thickens too much. Serve it immediately for the best texture and flavor balance, optionally with extra grated Parmesan on top.
Ingredients
- 2 farfalle pasta uncooked, good rounded cups
- 1/2 lb salmon fillet or leftover cooked salmon
- lemon juice and zest of 1 large or 2 small
- 1 cup frozen peas no need to defrost
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated, or more to taste
- salt fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
Instructions
- If your salmon is not cooked, place it in a saucepan and almost cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and remove from the heat. Let it poach for 10 minutes. Drain and remove the skin, then gently pull the fish into large flakes with clean hands. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta to just al dente. I usually cook it a couple of minutes LESS than the package tells me to, this way the pasta retains some bite. Drain, but reserve a cup of the water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the cream in a large saute pan. Add the frozen peas, the flaked salmon, the lemon juice, zest, and the salt and pepper to taste and heat everything through. Add the cooked pasta and a good sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Mix everything well and make sure the sauce is good and hot. Take the time to give it a taste, and adjust the salt and pepper, and maybe add more lemon or cheese if it needs it. Note: use a bit of the reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
- Serve asap with extra cheese on the side.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 489mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 627IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.3
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