**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our delectable Pasta with Cilantro, Peas, and Smoked Salmon!**
This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring perfectly cooked pasta tossed with tender peas, aromatic cilantro, and succulent smoked salmon. The secret lies in the zesty lemon-butter sauce that brings all the elements together, creating a harmonious balance of tanginess and richness.
But that's not all! This article also presents two additional tantalizing recipes to satisfy your culinary desires.
**Pasta with Asparagus, Peas, and Pancetta:** Embark on a spring-inspired adventure with this delightful pasta dish, where fresh asparagus and peas dance harmoniously with crispy pancetta in a creamy sauce.
**Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and Feta:** Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delectable pasta creation. Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and tangy feta cheese come together in a symphony of textures and flavors, bound by a luscious tomato sauce.
Get ready to embark on a culinary expedition with our trio of pasta recipes, each offering a unique taste experience that will leave you craving more.
ONE-POT SPRING PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON
Adding asparagus and frozen peas directly to the boiling pasta during the last couple minutes of cooking means everything for this seasonal, fresh dinner can be made in one pot. Smoked salmon adds a nice, rich saltiness (and extra protein!) without any extra work for the cook-just drape the slices over each bowl before serving.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Pasta Asparagus Pea Butter Lemon Sour Cream Salmon Basil One-Pot Meal Spring Dinner Quick & Easy Seafood Fish
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, 7 minutes (or 2 minutes less than package instructions). Add asparagus and continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add peas and continue to cook until cooked through, about 1 minute more. Drain pasta, asparagus, and peas together, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Transfer pasta and vegetables to a large bowl. Add butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 tsp. pepper, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Toss, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid bit by bit as needed, until a smooth sauce coats pasta (you might not need all the liquid).
- Divide pasta among bowls. Top with salmon, basil, and remaining 1/2 cup sour cream. Season with lots of pepper.
PASTA WITH CILANTRO, PEAS, AND SMOKED SALMON
This is a simple yet delightful recipe that will get rave reviews at your next luncheon. If you don't like salmon, you can leave it out or substitute something else. There's something about the flavor of garlic, jalapenos, fresh cilantro, whipping cream, and fresh lime juice that is just TO-DIE-FOR delicious! I found this recipe on Epicurious.com, but it's a Bon Appetit recipe from April 1993.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
- Meanwhile, in food processor or blender blend garlic, jalapenos, and cilantro.
- Add whipping cream and blend until thick.
- Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- When pasta is firm, add peas and cook for 2 minutes (do not cook if using frozen).
- Drain pasta and peas and return to same pot.
- Mix in sauce and thawed frozen peas.
- Add salmon and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 174.2, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.4
CREAMY SMOKED SALMON PASTA
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in butter until tender.
- Stir flour and garlic powder into the butter and onions. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to just below boiling point, and then gradually stir in cheese until the sauce is smooth. Stir in peas and mushrooms., and cook over low heat for 4 minutes.
- Toss in smoked salmon, and cook for 2 more minutes. Serve over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 520.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
CILANTRO-TOPPED SALMON
"This has been a favorite with everyone who has tried it," Nancy Culbert assures from Whitehorn, California. A tongue-tingling cilantro-lime sauce compliments tender salmon fillets in the pleasing entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place salmon skin side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice. , In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, onions, jalapeno, oil, salt, pepper and remaining lime juice. Spread over salmon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PASTA WITH SALMON & PEAS
Make this salmon pasta in under 20 minutes for a dinner the whole family can enjoy. Kids will love the fun-shaped pasta while packing in fibre and omega-3
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Dinner
Time 17m
Yield Makes enough for 2 adults + 2 children
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the fusilli according to the pack instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat a knob of butter in a saucepan, then add the shallot and cook for 5 mins or until softened.
- Add the peas, salmon, crème fraîche and 50ml water. Crumble in the stock cube.
- Cook for 3-4 mins until cooked through, stir in the chives and some black pepper. Then stir through to coat the pasta. Serve in bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
PASTA WITH CILANTRO, PEAS AND SMOKED SALMON
Categories Food Processor Herb Pasta Quick & Easy Salmon Pea Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With processor running, drop garlic and chili through feed tube; chop finely. Add cilantro; chop finely. Add cream; blend until thick, using on/off turns. Add lime juice. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; add fresh peas if using and boil 2 minutes. Do not precook frozen peas. Drain pasta and peas. Return to same pot. Mix in sauce and thawed frozen peas if using. Add salmon and chives.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short, sturdy pastas like penne or rigatoni are best for this dish, as they can hold up to the weight of the sauce and vegetables.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold up as well in the sauce.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. If you can, use organic vegetables and herbs.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. If you overcrowd the pan, the vegetables will steam instead of sautéing, and they won't get as caramelized. Cook the vegetables in batches if necessary.
- Season the dish to taste. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice until the dish reaches your desired flavor. Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings.
Conclusion:
This pasta dish is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor from the smoked salmon, peas, and cilantro, and the creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the pasta. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try.
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