Description
Smoked Salmon Pasta is a quick and luxurious dish that combines creamy pasta with succulent smoked salmon, brightened by a splash of lemon and fresh dill. In just 10 minutes, you can create a restaurant-worthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. This delightful recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to incorporate your favorite ingredients for a truly personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz high-quality smoked salmon, diced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic in a splash of olive oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Gradually add heavy cream, stirring continuously; simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in lemon juice and dill, stirring to combine.
- Fold in cooked spaghetti and diced smoked salmon until well coated in the sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg