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Creamy Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe

Creamy Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe
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This Creamy Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta is a luxurious yet simple dish combining tender pasta with a luscious creme fraiche sauce, fragrant shallots, zesty lemon, sweet peas, and flaky smoked salmon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests, this recipe balances creaminess and freshness with the subtle smokiness of the fish.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 250 g (8.8 oz) pasta

Sauce

  • 30 g (1 ounce) unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 75 ml (⅓ cup) dry white wine
  • 200 ml (1 cup) creme fraiche
  • Juice of one lemon

Add-ins

  • 150 g (1 cup) frozen peas
  • 180 g (6.3 oz) hot smoked salmon, flaked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, roughly chopped

Seasoning

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season it generously with salt, and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  2. Blanch Peas: Bring another small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and allow them to boil for 1 minute. Immediately drain the peas and immerse them in a bowl of ice-cold water to stop cooking and preserve their color.
  3. Sauté Shallot: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it softens and becomes slightly translucent without browning.
  4. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry white wine and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the alcohol has evaporated and the mixture reduces slightly.
  5. Add Creme Fraiche and Lemon Juice: Lower the heat and stir in the creme fraiche and the juice of one lemon to create a creamy, tangy sauce.
  6. Toss Pasta in Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss well to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick or dry, add a dash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
  7. Add Peas and Salmon: Gently stir in the blanched peas, then fold in the flaked hot smoked salmon and freshly chopped dill, being careful not to break up the salmon too much.
  8. Season and Serve: Season the dish with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Using hot smoked salmon adds a delicious smoky flavor without any extra cooking needed.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency; the starchy water helps bind the sauce to the pasta.
  • Fresh dill complements the salmon and adds a fresh herbal note.
  • The lemon juice cuts through the richness of the creme fraiche for a balanced sauce.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute pasta with gluten-free varieties.
  • Be gentle when stirring in smoked salmon to keep nice flakes and texture.

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