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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
While the pasta cooks, slice the smoked salmon into thin strips and set aside.
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.
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.
Add the capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
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.
Add the smoked salmon strips to the pasta and toss gently to distribute them without breaking them apart.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.3 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 284 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 4898 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 66.3 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.7 mcg | 128% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 538 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
