Creamy Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta (Printable)

Luscious pasta with silky smoked salmon in a creamy sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz dried fettuccine or tagliatelle

→ Sauce

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 shallots, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2/3 cup dry white wine
06 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
07 - 1 tsp lemon zest
08 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
09 - 7 oz hot smoked salmon, flaked
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Freshly ground black pepper
13 - Extra dill
14 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add white wine and simmer until reduced by half, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer and season with salt and pepper.
05 - Add flaked smoked salmon and half the dill. Warm through without overcooking.
06 - Add drained pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
07 - Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with dill, black pepper, and lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The smoky depth pairs perfectly with the bright hint of lemon.
  • It feels like a restaurant dish but comes together in thirty minutes.
02 -
  • Do not overcook the salmon or it will become dry and tough.
  • Reserving pasta water is the secret to a glossy, cohesive sauce.
03 -
  • Adding the lemon juice at the very end preserves its fresh pop.
  • Let the sauce rest for a minute off the heat to thicken slightly.

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