How to Make Easy Smoked Salmon Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of seafood and pasta, this easy smoked salmon pasta recipe is the perfect dish for you. Not only is it quick and simple to prepare, but it’s also incredibly delicious and makes for a great weeknight dinner. The combination of rich, smoky salmon and creamy pasta makes for a meal that’s both comforting and sophisticated.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires only a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry. This...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 ounce smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat cream cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook linguine in boiling water until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons pasta water.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat; when mixture begins to bubble, add shallots and cook until softened. Stir milk, salmon, and cream cheese into shallots. Mix in reserved pasta water until incorporated.
  • Transfer salmon mixture to a large serving bowl. Add linguine; toss until evenly combined.
  • Nutrition

    577 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 194mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 87g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 367mg