Description

Creamy pasta with smoked salmon and a touch of citrus, an easy dish to impress. Enjoy it warm or cold as a pasta salad.

Ingredients

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2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 Tablespoons capers (optional)
1 Tablespoon lemon zest
2 Tablespoons all purpose flour (divided)
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 pound pasta (8oz), cooked
6 oz smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup water (or more depending on your liking)

Instructions

Step: In a medium bowl, combine salmon and lemon juice.
Step: In a deep skillet, over medium heat, add oil, then garlic, dill, chives, capers, lemon zest and sauté for 1 minute.
Step: Sprinkle in 1 Tablespoon flour over and cook for another minute.
Step: Pour the cream over and stir well for a couple of more minutes.
Step: Mix in cooked pasta and turn heat off.
Step: Add in salmon and mix well.
Step: Add salt and pepper to your liking.
Step: Garnish with some grated Parmesan, chopped chives, or more lemon zest if desired.

Notes

Mixing salmon with lemon juice in another bowl makes it better so the cream will not curdle. Capers are optional but highly desirable. Use any pasta of choice like gluten-free. If the sauce is thicker than your liking add 1/4 cup water or more until you reach your desired consistency.

Prep Time: PT5M
Cook Time: PT10M
Category: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 454 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 742 mg
Fat: 42 g
Saturated Fat: 22 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 112 mg

Keywords: smoked salmon, pasta, creamy pasta, salmon pasta salad