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Smoked Salmon Pasta with Capers and Dill

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Smoked Salmon Pasta with Capers and Dill is a quick, elegant pasta dish featuring flaked smoked salmon, a creamy lemon-dill sauce, and briny capers. It’s rich yet light, perfect for entertaining or a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
  • 6 oz smoked salmon, flaked or chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or 1 cup baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, and chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the smoked salmon and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  6. Serve warm, topped with extra dill, Parmesan, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Use crème fraîche instead of cream for a tangier sauce.
  • Add baby spinach or peas for more vegetables.
  • Fresh dill gives the brightest flavor, but dried dill can be used in a pinch.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of milk or water to keep sauce smooth and salmon tender.
  • Try whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences.

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