Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon

By The Culinary Chase | September 14, 2007 |

It’s been a while since I made this delicate sauce and it is a perfect quick meal that has more than its share of flavor. Salmon flesh ranges in color from pink to red to orange and some varieties are richer in omega 3 fatty acids than others. Chinook and Sockeye are fattier fish and contain great amounts of healthy omega 3 fatty acids.

Serves 2
8 ounces spaghetti
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup heavy cream (can also use half and half cream)
100g smoked salmon, cut or torn into strips
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
parsley, chopped for garnish

Cook spaghetti according to package instruction and drain. In a saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium-low heat for about 1 minute. Stir in mustard then add heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
Add smoked salmon, pasta and cheese; toss to coat spaghetti and garnish with parsely.

The Culinary Chase’s Note: Add a teaspoon or two of fresh tarragon for added flavor.

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7 Comments

  1. Lydia on September 14, 2007 at 12:08

    This looks delicious. I’ll bet it would work well with fresh salmon, too (might need to add a bit of salt).



  2. meeso on September 15, 2007 at 00:38

    OMG! This looks amazing!!! I love salmon, I really have to try this!!!!



  3. The Culinary Chase on September 15, 2007 at 03:44

    Thanks Lydia & Meeso! Cheers!



  4. Cynthia on September 16, 2007 at 15:53

    I wish that smoked salmon was not so darn expensive here (Barbados).

    I love smoked salmon with anything and served with pasta, even more inviting. Fast food never looked or tasted this good.



  5. Bill W, NH, USA on September 19, 2007 at 12:27

    made this last night, very good stuff!!!



  6. The Culinary Chase on September 20, 2007 at 01:51

    Thanks Cynthia & Bill! You’re right Cynthia, fast food never tasted so good! 🙂



  7. Peter M on September 27, 2007 at 01:24

    Great minds think alike…I made a similar dish just this summer!