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A white bowl with smoked salmon pasta garnished with parsley.
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5 from 4 votes

Smoked Salmon Pasta

Creamy pasta with smoked salmon and a touch of citrus, an easy dish to impress. Enjoy it warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove crushed
  • ¼ cup chives chopped
  • ½ cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons capers optional
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour divided
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ pound pasta (8oz) cooked
  • 6 oz smoked salmon cut into small pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup water or more depending on your liking

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine salmon and lemon juice.
  • In a deep skillet, over medium heat, add oil, then garlic, dill, chives, capers, lemon zest and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle in 1 Tablespoon flour over and cook for another minute.
  • Pour the cream over and stir well for a couple of more minutes.
  • Mix in cooked pasta and turn heat off.
  • Add in salmon mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Garnish with some grated Parmesan, chopped chives, or more lemon zest if desired.

Notes

  • Mixing salmon with lemon juice in another bowl makes it better so the cream will not curdle.
  • Capers are optional but highly desirable.
  • Use any pasta of choice like gluten-free or keto-friendly.
  • If the sauce is thicker than your liking add ¼ cup water or more until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2190IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg