Description
A delicious and creamy smoked salmon linguine that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz linguine pasta
- 6 oz smoked salmon, flaked or sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (optional)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic and shallot (if using) for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add cream and Parmesan to the skillet, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in smoked salmon, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until salmon is warmed through.
- Add cooked linguine and toss to coat in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs loosening.
- Finish with chopped dill or parsley and more Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of smoked salmon according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg