5.0 from 9 votes
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 688 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
688kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
351mg
(15%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
885IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 688kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 885IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.