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Pasta with Smoked Salmon

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Luxurious pasta in creamy sauce with smoked salmon and capers that comes together in 20 minutes. Perfect for a date night!
4.63 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4
Calories 725 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 400 ml / 1 ½ cups creme fraiche see recipe notes for substitution
  • 125 ml / ½ cup pasta water
  • 200 g / 7 oz cold smoked salmon
  • 1 lemon zest only
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 lbs pasta
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chives

Instructions
 

  • Set a large pot of water over medium heat and bring to a boil, add salt once boiled. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. 
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan, then add minced garlic and cook briefly over low heat for 10-20 seconds, then add creme fraiche, lemon zest and capers, heat through. Make sure the heat is set to low to keep the sauce smooth, otherwise creme fraiche might separate. Add the pasta water from the boiling pot and stir to combine. 
  • Add the smoked salmon cut into strips and cook for a couple of minutes until the salmon turns from bright orange to opaque. 
  • Drain the pasta, while reserving ½ cup of water. Add the pasta directly to the pan with the sauce and toss gently to combine. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too dry until it reaches desired consistency. Taste the pasta and add salt only if necessary. It will depend on the saltiness of your smoked salmon. 
  • Serve sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives. 

Notes

You can substitute the creme fraiche with the same amount of heavy cream and 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 27gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 527mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 16.3mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.3mg
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