Pâtes au Saumon Fumé et Oignon Vert: Smoked Salmon Spaghetti with Scallion Cream Sauce
Indulge in the richness of French cuisine with this exquisite dish, featuring tender smoked salmon, fragrant scallions, and al dente spaghetti, all harmoniously combined in a decadent cream sauce. The subtle smokiness of the salmon pairs perfectly with the pungency of scallions, creating a truly unforgettable gastronomic experience. This recipe is sure to delight even the most discerning palates.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total Time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- French
- french
- slot-machine-generated
- smoked salmon
- scallion
- spaghetti
Ingredients
- 12ozssmoked salmon, flaked
- 1lbspaghetti, none
- 4stalksscallion, chopped
- 4tbspsunsalted butter, none
- 1cupheavy cream, none
- 1/2cupgrated Gruyère cheese, none
- 1/4cupfresh parsley, chopped
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
- 1tsplemon zest, grated
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 4g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
8mhigh heat - 2
In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
5mmedium heat - 3
Add the heavy cream to the saucepan with the scallions and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until it has slightly thickened.
3mmedium heat - 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the grated Gruyère cheese until it is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to taste.
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In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the flaked smoked salmon and cook, stirring gently, for 2-3 minutes or until it is heated through.
3mmedium-high heat - 6
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the smoked salmon, tossing everything together to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
2mmedium heat - 7
Pour the scallion cream sauce over the spaghetti and smoked salmon, and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
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Divide the spaghetti among four plates and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy.
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