Smoked Salmon and Capers Over Linguini
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Smoked Salmon and Capers Over Linguini, a restaurant-quality dish you can easily recreate at home. This creamy pasta recipe combines tender linguini coated in a velvety garlic-infused lemon-Parmesan sauce with rich, smoky salmon and the tangy burst of briny capers. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch and takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it a perfect choice for an elegant weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Pair it with a crisp white wine and serve with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges for a truly irresistible dining experience. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe is a show-stopping way to elevate your pasta night!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguini
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Zest of a lemon
- 1 Juice of a lemon
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz Smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp Capers, drained
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted and bubbling.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Allow the cream to warm for 2-3 minutes, then add the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked linguini to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Gently fold in the smoked salmon and capers, being careful not to break the salmon apart too much.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.3 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.6 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 6034 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 38.0 mcg | 190% | |
| Calcium | 1022 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*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.
