Description
Indulge in a bowl of smoked salmon linguine, where tender pasta meets a creamy sauce enriched with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. This quick yet elegant dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 4 oz high-quality smoked salmon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream; let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in the smoked salmon, lemon juice, and dill; mix until well combined and heated through.
- Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss with reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg