Smoky Salmon Fettuccine
Indulge in the rich, velvety flavors of Smoky Salmon Fettuccine, a quick and elegant pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe combines tender fettuccine coated in a creamy Parmesan-infused sauce with the bold, smoky essence of flaked smoked salmon. Enhanced with a touch of garlic, smoked paprika, and a refreshing splash of lemon juice, every bite is lusciously balanced. Finished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and brightness, this 35-minute one-skillet meal is as simple as it is irresistible. Ideal for seafood lovers, this restaurant-quality comfort food pairs beautifully with a glass of crisp white wine or sparkling water.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream starts to slightly thicken.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until fully melted and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
Gently fold the smoked salmon into the sauce, breaking it into smaller pieces as you stir. Add the lemon juice, and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2856 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.9 g | 186% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.0 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 4384 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.7 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 119.5 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 38.9 mcg | 194% | |
| Calcium | 1002 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 577 mg | 12% | |
*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.
