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Smoked Salmon Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce and Capers Recipe

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3.9 from 4 reviews

This smoked salmon pasta is a quick and flavorful dish featuring linguini tossed in a creamy lemon sauce with smoked salmon and capers. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an easy weeknight dinner packed with tangy, savory, and rich flavors.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 lbs linguini pasta
  • 3-4 tbsp pasta water (reserved from cooking)

Sauce

  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp salt (or to taste)

Additions

  • 1 lbs smoked salmon
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add linguini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining the rest. Set pasta aside.
  2. Prepare Sauce Base: In a large saucepan or skillet, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to brown the garlic.
  3. Add Cream and Lemon: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add lemon juice and 3-4 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Bring the sauce to a second boil to slightly thicken it. Add salt to taste, stir well, and then turn off the heat.
  5. Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the cooked linguini to the cream sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat all the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  6. Add Smoked Salmon and Capers: Use a fork to break the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces. Add the salmon and drained capers to the pasta and toss gently to combine.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta for color and freshness. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful smoked salmon pasta.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of pasta water added to achieve your preferred sauce consistency.
  • Do not brown the garlic when sautéing; it should be cooked just until fragrant.
  • Parsley garnish is optional but adds a nice fresh flavor and color contrast.
  • Ensure smoked salmon is broken into small pieces so it evenly distributes throughout the pasta.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/smoked-salmon-pasta-with-lemon-cream-sauce-and-capers-recipe/