Smoked Salmon Pasta
A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish featuring smoked salmon, fresh lemon, and chives, ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or tagliatelle)
- 6 ounces smoked salmon (cut into pieces)
- 6 tablespoons butter (3 ounces)
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons minced chives (or 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions)
- to taste Kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until just shy of al dente.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the smoked salmon pieces and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add fresh lemon juice, half the lemon zest, and half the chives. Stir gently.
- Pour in the heavy cream and lower the heat to simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust salt to taste and serve immediately, topped with remaining lemon zest and chives.
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Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.