Description
Healthier Smoked Salmon Linguine is a deliciously quick dinner option that combines the richness of smoked salmon with creamy linguine in just 25 minutes. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or romantic dinners. The vibrant flavors of garlic and lemon elevate everyday ingredients into an extraordinary meal that’s as nutritious as it is satisfying. With its versatility, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting seasonings to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguini noodles
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 6–8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup thick cream
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 pound smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
Instructions
- Cook the linguini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 3–4 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
- Stir in the cream and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Add cooked linguini to the skillet and gradually incorporate reserved pasta water until desired sauce consistency is reached.
- Fold in smoked salmon and capers gently until warmed through.
- Adjust salt to taste; garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg