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Savory Smoked Salmon Linguine

Creamy linguine tossed with smoked salmon, garlic, lemon, and herbs for a luxurious yet simple pasta dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: European, Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base
  • 12 oz linguine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
Cream Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
Salmon & Herbs
  • 6 oz smoked salmon sliced or chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill or chives chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and shallot and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and stir as it warms.
  5. Mix in Parmesan, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  6. Reduce heat and fold in smoked salmon.
  7. Add cooked linguine and toss, adding pasta water as needed.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Use cold-smoked salmon for a delicate texture or hot-smoked for a flakier, stronger flavor.