PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CAPERS

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Another classic combination, this dish makes people think you went to a lot of trouble. Actually it's quite simple. Any shape of pasta works, but I prefer a small noodle such as shells or bowties. Despite what an Italian might otherwise recommend, I like to serve this dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Mitchell Davis

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Fish     Pasta     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Salmon     Summer     Noodle     Capers     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 pound smoked salmon, chopped
1 cup heavy cream (a.k.a. whipping cream)
3 tablespoons capers, drained
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
N/A freshly ground black pepper
1 pound pasta, cooked al dente, drained (reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water), and tossed with olive oil
N/A olive oil
Freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, but not browned. Add the smoked salmon and continue cooking just until the salmon turns opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the cream and add the capers. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Be careful how much salt you add because the smoked salmon and capers are both salty. Add the pasta and toss to coat. If there doesn't appear to be enough sauce, add a couple of tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to thin it down. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Dominique Coetzee
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the smokiness of the salmon and the briny capers.


Micah Sanchez
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Valerie Mijangos
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Nicole Eddy
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a bit of lemon zest to the sauce for a little extra brightness.


M.Rahman Kharal
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the smokiness of the salmon and the briny capers.


Febbie Dube
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Ramzan Ali barejo
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This pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


MA Stats
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a bit of lemon zest to the sauce for a little extra brightness.


Allan Semmy
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the smokiness of the salmon and the briny capers.


Alhaj Islam
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Mehb00b Malbari
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This pasta dish is perfect for a light and summery meal. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the capers add a nice briny flavor.


Dimples Haze
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. I like to add a bit of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice.


Florence Floxy
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Just B3
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the salmon and the adults loved the capers. I will definitely be making this again.


Marie Smith
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The smokiness of the salmon paired perfectly with the briny capers and creamy sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.