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Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta

A luxurious, silky pasta dish made with smoked salmon, rich cream sauce, garlic, lemon, and herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dish
  • 12 oz fettuccine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 6 oz smoked salmon sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
  5. Add lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  6. Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.
  7. Fold in smoked salmon gently.
  8. Adjust with pasta water if needed and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with dill, red pepper flakes, or capers. Use cold-smoked salmon for best texture.