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Healthier Smoked Salmon Linguine

Healthier Smoked Salmon Linguine in Just 30 Minutes!

Enjoy a quick and healthy dinner with this Healthier Smoked Salmon Linguine, combining creamy textures and zesty lemon in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Linguine
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz Cold-smoked salmon avoid hot-smoked for smoother experience
  • 2 tbsp Butter substitute with olive oil for lighter option
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream replace with half-and-half for lighter alternative
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice fresh juice works best
  • 1 tbsp Capers omit for milder flavor
  • to taste Salt use sparingly as salmon and capers are salty
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnishing

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • skillet
  • measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add linguine, and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Return pasta to pot to keep warm.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the melted butter for about 30 seconds.
  5. Add heavy cream, stir, and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Stir in lemon juice and reserved pasta water. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  7. Season sauce carefully with salt, adjust to taste.
  8. Toss cooked linguine in the skillet with the sauce until coated.
  9. Fold in flaked cold-smoked salmon and capers gently.
  10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 1 month. To reheat, thaw and warm gently with a splash of cream or pasta water.

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