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Smoked Salmon Pasta
A simple and delicious Smoked Salmon Pasta you never knew you needed. We promise you will fall head over heels in love with this delicate, yet flavor packed pasta! A perfect quick and easy recipe for both busy weeknights and special occasions!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 722 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cooked capellini (reserving 1/2 cup pasta water)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 minced shallot
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 3 ounces Freshly shredded parmesan
- 6 ounces cold smoked salmon, roughly chopped
- 2 lemons, zested and divided
- salt and pepper to taste
optional garnish
- ½ ounce lumpfish roe or caviar
Instructions
- In a large skillet add cream and place over medium heat. Bring cream to a simmer and add shallot and garlic. Reduce cream by ⅓, and stir in shredded Parmesan.
- Stir in smoked salmon, ½ of the lemon zest and pasta water. Lightly season with salt and pepper and simmer for an additional minute.
- Add pasta and toss together until well coated.
- Divide pasta among plates or shallow bowls and top with remaining lemon zest and roe/caviar, if using.
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Notes
- Storing Leftovers and Reheating Instructions
- Storing Leftovers
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the refrigerator. Store for up to 1 day if the roe/caviar has been added to the dish OR up to 2 days if the pasta does not contain any roe/caviar.
- Reheating
- To reheat the smoked salmon pasta, transfer the pasta to a pan with 1/4 cup of cream, half¶half or whole milk. Cook pasta over medium-low heat until heated through and added dairy has slightly thickened (a few minutes). Stir in more zest (optional) and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
722kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
2166mg
(90%)
Potassium
315mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2065IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
448mg
(45%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 722
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 722kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 2166mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2065IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 448mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.