Smoked Salmon Fettuccine

This smoked salmon fettuccine is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of smoked salmon with creamy sauce and al dente pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it brings a taste of the sea to your table. Garnished with fresh dill and lemon zest, this dish is both elegant and satisfying.
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include olive oil, fettuccine pasta, fresh dill, heavy cream.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 8 oz smoked salmon (sliced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill and lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 27 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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