Healthier Smoked Salmon Linguine for Quick Cozy Dinners

Enjoy a healthier version of smoked salmon linguine in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Linguini Pasta Cook to al dente

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Butter For sautéing
2 cloves Minced Garlic Sauté until fragrant
1 cup Heavy Cream For a creamy sauce
2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
to taste Salt Adjust based on salmon

For the Toppings

8 oz Cold-Smoked Salmon Flaked, key ingredient
2 tbsp Capers For briny flavor
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Optional, for garnish

Equipment

Saucepan
Large pot
Colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook linguini according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, stirring until simmering, then bring to a gentle boil for about 2 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and reserved pasta water.
Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Remove from heat to prevent cream from splitting.
Add drained linguini to the sauce, tossing gently until well-coated.
Fold in flaked cold-smoked salmon and capers gently, distributing evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The creamy sauce may not freeze well, so prepare accordingly for best results.

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