Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our featured dish: Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon and Asparagus. This delectable pasta dish combines the richness of smoked salmon, the delicate sweetness of asparagus, and the velvety texture of a creamy sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Experience a symphony of flavors in every bite as the umami of the smoked salmon mingles with the subtle crunch of asparagus and the creamy indulgence of the sauce. This recipe is a testament to the culinary magic that can be created with simple, yet carefully chosen ingredients.
In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a delightful collection of variations to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a lighter touch, a zesty Lemon-Caper Sauce adds a refreshing brightness to the dish. Alternatively, a creamy Pesto Sauce provides a vibrant herbaceousness that complements the smokiness of the salmon. For a touch of indulgence, a luscious Vodka Sauce adds a velvety richness that is sure to satisfy. Whether you're seeking a classic preparation or a more adventurous culinary journey, this article has something for every palate.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS & SALMON PASTA
Leftover salmon gets a recipe remake with bowtie pasta, fresh asparagus, and dill in this super simple Parmesan cream sauce that makes meal prep a breeze.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Main Course
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions until al denté.
- When noodles are done cooking, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta to a colander, reserving the pasta cooking water in the pot. Reheat the pot of water over medium heat and add the chopped asparagus spears, cooking until they turn bright green, about 1-2 minutes, then transfer to the same colander as the pasta. You want the asparagus to still have a snap to but not taste raw.
- While the pasta and asparagus are cooking, pour the cream into a 12-inch skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook until reduced by half and the cream easily coats the back of a spoon.
- Add the lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, fresh dill and cooked salmon to the cream and stir until the Parmesan is melted into the cream and the salmon is warmed through. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Add the cooked bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add more salt and pepper if desired, and top with more Parmesan cheese and dill if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON
Fresh pasta, asparagus and smoked salmon are tossed with shallot cream sauce in this elegant weeknight dinner that can be prepared in well under an hour.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Snap off the ends of the asparagus where they break naturally and peel the stalks. Cut the asparagus on a slant to pieces about an inch long.
- Steam the asparagus until they are just barely tender and still bright green, about three minutes. Rinse under cold water, drain well on paper towels and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- While the water is coming to a boil, melt the butter in a large heavy skillet. Add the shallots and saute until soft but not brown. Stir in the cream and simmer about five minutes, until the cream has thickened somewhat.
- Cut the salmon into slivers, add it to the cream and remove the skillet from the heat. Season with pepper and lemon juice. Add the asparagus.
- When the pot of water is boiling, add the fettuccine, stir it once or twice, then cook two to three minutes after the water has returned to a boil. Drain well.
- Briefly reheat the sauce. Transfer the fettuccine to a warm serving bowl, pour the sauce over it and toss. Sprinkle with dill and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 529, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PAPPARDELLE IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON
Steps:
- Trim asparagus and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Finely chop shallots. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons and squeeze enough juice to measure 3 tablespoons. Cut salmon into 2 x 1/2-inch strips.
- Fill a 6-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for asparagus and pasta. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
- Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, and with a slotted spoon transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Reserve water in pot over low heat, covered. Drain asparagus and set aside some asparagus tips for garnish.
- In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet cook shallots in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and zest and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remove skillet from heat. Return water in pot to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta in a colander and add to sauce with asparagus, 1/2 cup pasta water, three fourths salmon, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat mixture over low heat, gently tossing (and adding more remaining pasta water as needed if mixture becomes dry), until just heated through.
- Serve pasta garnished with reserved asparagus tips and remaining salmon.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKE SALMON
From Hallmark Magazine. I made some modifications to the recipe to make it slightly more healthful and less fat. Enjoy!
Provided by techfoody
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 46m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Add asparagus for last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water. Return pasta and asparagus to pot.
- Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until tender, 8 - 10 minutes.
- Add reserved pasta water, cream cheese, tarragon, and chives, and stir until cream cheese is melted. Pour over pasta, ad smoke salmon and toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 419.7, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 22.2
FETTUCCINE WITH SMOKED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Snap ends off asparagus. Slant-cut spears in 1-inch lengths. Steam until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water, pat dry on paper towels and set aside. Cut salmon in slivers and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet. Add shallots and sauté over low heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream, increase heat and simmer about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add salmon and remove from heat. Season with pepper and lemon juice. Stir in asparagus.
- Boil fettuccine 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. Drain, but allow a bit of moisture to cling to noodles. Transfer to a warm shallow serving dish. Reheat sauce to a simmer, check seasonings, fold in dill and pour over fettuccine. Serve at once, mixing ingredients with pasta as you serve. Top each portion, if desired, with heaping teaspoon of salmon caviar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FETTUCINE WITH SMOKED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Add asparagus to pot for last 3 minutes of pasta-cooking time.
- While asparagus is boiling, heat cream, horseradish, and dill in a large skillet over moderate heat just until hot, about 1 minute. Drain pasta and asparagus and add to cream mixture, tossing. Gently toss in salmon and season with salt and pepper.
ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON BUNDLES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 side servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lay the asparagus on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast until cooked and starting to brown around the edges, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to another baking sheet to cool.
- Once the asparagus have cooled, wrap each spear in a slice of smoked salmon. Arrange on a serving platter and serve at room temperature.
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON CREAM
What speaks more of spring than asparagus? Velvety textures of cream and the smoked salmon are well balanced with crisp-tender asparagus and the freshness of lemon zest. This is a creamy flavorful dish that I've created on my own after trying some less than exciting versions from other cook books and magazines. I hope you enjoy!
Provided by CHRISSYG
Categories Penne
Time 12m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water per package directions. (al dente).
- Melt butter in frying pan and add shallots.
- Sautee' 1-2 minutes until they begin to sweat.
- Add asparagus and continue to sautee' until crisp-tender.
- Once the asparagus are crisp-tender add half and half, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons dill and salt. Bring to a light simmer.
- Drain pasta and add the pasta and the salmon to the cream sauce, lightly toss and heat through. Turn into serving bowl or platter and top with remaining dill and sprinkling of grated cheese.
ASPARAGUS, BROAD BEAN & SMOKED SALMON PASTA
A seasonal supper or lunch
Provided by Maxine Clark
Categories Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a pan, then fry the spring onions for 1 minute, until softened. Add the wine and boil hard to reduce to about 2 tbsp. Stir in the crème fraîche, season well and add the nutmeg. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the dill, if using, and squeeze in a little lemon juice. Set aside.
- Blanch the shelled broad beans in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain into a sieve and hold under running cold water to cool. Drain again and peel off the outer hard skin - make a nick in the tops and pop the beans out.
- Trim the asparagus - if it's young, it won't need much cut off the stems. Cut into halves or thirds. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water as per pack instructions, adding the asparagus 3 minutes before the end of cooking time. Cook until "al dente".
- Drain well, reserving a little pasta water. Toss the hot pasta and asparagus with the drained broad beans, smoked salmon and sauce, loosening with a spoonful or two of pasta water, if necessary. The heat of the pasta should reheat the sauce and slightly cook the smoked salmon, but stir over a gentle heat to warm through if necessary. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.35 milligram of sodium
SALMON AND ASPARAGUS PASTA
Dry sauce mix combines with asparagus and salmon to make a dish that will impress your friends--and you don't have to tell them how easy it is! Mezzi rigatoni is my favorite kind of pasta to use with this one, but ziti, penne, and other hearty pasta cuts will work just as well. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Provided by sarah p
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Seafood
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine wine, olive oil, parsley, onion, and juice of 1 lemon in a large skillet over medium heat until simmering. Place salmon on top, with scales down. Cover and poach until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and cover to keep warm.
- Combine milk, butter, and sauce mix in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Fill a small skillet with 1/4 inch water, remaining lemon juice, and garlic; bring to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam, checking frequently to avoid overcooking, until bright green and tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Flake poached salmon and add to warm pasta. Add sauce and asparagus; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 320.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your dish. Use the freshest salmon, asparagus, and fettuccine you can find.
- Don't overcook the salmon: Smoked salmon is already cooked, so it's important not to overcook it in the sauce. Add it to the sauce last and cook it just until it's warmed through.
- Use a good quality white wine: The white wine in the sauce adds a lot of flavor, so it's important to use a wine that you enjoy drinking. A dry white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, works well.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the asparagus, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the asparagus from cooking evenly.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it's made. The fettuccine will start to absorb the sauce and become soggy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This fettuccine with smoked salmon and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick and elegant meal. The combination of smoked salmon, asparagus, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal, give this recipe a try!
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