Description
Creamy and luxurious Lawson smoked salmon pasta delivers Italian coastal comfort on your plate. Rich salmon, silky cream, and perfectly al dente pasta combine for a quick, elegant dinner that transports you to Mediterranean shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) smoked salmon
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) fusilli pasta
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1 tub Parmesan cheese (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon pesto
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon garlic puree
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta for precisely 10 minutes until al dente, ensuring a tender yet firm texture.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, creating a shimmering surface that indicates optimal cooking temperature.
- Carefully lower the salmon into the heated pan, immediately reducing the flame to medium to prevent overcooking and maintain a delicate, flaky consistency.
- Introduce minced garlic to the salmon, gently sautéing until the fish turns opaque and fully cooked, releasing aromatic flavors throughout the pan.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly, reserving a small amount of cooking water to help emulsify the sauce.
- Fold in pesto and butter, creating a silky coating that clings to each pasta strand, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Gently incorporate the cooked salmon into the pasta, breaking it into tender morsels that blend seamlessly with the creamy sauce.
- Finish the dish with a bright squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a generous sprinkle of finely grated parmesan cheese, adding a zesty and savory final touch to the meal.
Notes
- Timing matters when cooking pasta to achieve the perfect al dente texture, so taste-test around 8-9 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture, preferably wild-caught for more robust taste and nutritional benefits.
- Control pan heat carefully to prevent salmon from becoming dry or tough, aiming for a gentle medium heat that keeps the fish moist and flaky.
- Consider gluten-free pasta alternatives like zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the recipe’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 840 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg