Smoked Salmon and Caper Pasta
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Smoked Salmon and Caper Pasta, a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender spaghetti coated in a creamy parmesan sauce infused with garlic, zesty lemon, and briny capers, this recipe achieves a perfect balance of richness and brightness. Delicate strips of smoked salmon add an indulgent, smoky depth to every bite, while fresh parsley provides a pop of herbaceous freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet sophisticated recipe is a gourmet delight that’s both comforting and impressive. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra parmesan for a restaurant-quality finish at home.
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Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti
- 150 g smoked salmon
- 3 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 50 g parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, slice the smoked salmon into thin strips and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it warm for 1-2 minutes, then add the grated parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5
Add the capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Add the cooked and drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss the pasta gently in the sauce to coat it evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Step 7
Add the smoked salmon strips to the pasta and toss gently to distribute them without breaking them apart.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (791.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1793.7 |
| Total Fat 119.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 284.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4898.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 98.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.4g | |
| Protein 66.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1026IU | 0% |
| Calcium 647.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 538.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories