Go Back
Smoked salmon lemon caper pasta dish served in a bowl

Smoked Salmon Pasta

A delightful pasta dish combining smoked salmon, lemon, capers, and angel hair pasta for a quick and comforting meal.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 225 g linguine Silky texture that beautifully holds sauces.
  • 1 tsp butter Adds richness to the dish.
Flavor Enhancers
  • 6 tbsp olive oil Fruity olive oil adds depth.
  • Juice of 2 lemons Brightens and balances the dish.
  • 6 spring onions (trimmed and finely sliced) Provides a fresh oniony taste.
  • 115 g capers (from a jar, drained) Tangy bursts elevate the flavors.
  • Small bunch chives (chopped) Adds delicate onion flavor.
  • Small bunch parsley (leaves chopped) Brightens the dish both visually and flavor-wise.
Main Protein
  • 200 g hot-smoked salmon flakes or fillets Star ingredient providing smoky, savory flavor.
Garnish
  • 75 g pine nuts Provides a delightful crunch when toasted.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Boil salted water in a pot. Add the linguine and cook until al dente according to the packet instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 75ml of pasta water for later.
Toasting Pine Nuts
  1. In a frying pan over high heat, toast pine nuts until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
Sautéing Spring Onions
  1. In the same pan, add butter and sliced spring onions. Fry until soft and aromatic.
Making the Sauce
  1. Pour olive oil and lemon juice into the pan. Add capers and heat briefly to create a sauce.
Combining Everything
  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, herbs, and hot-smoked salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently over low heat.
Serving
  1. Plate the pasta and garnish with toasted pine nuts. Enjoy hot.

Notes

For perfectly cooked pasta, ensure it's al dente. Experiment with herbs like dill or basil. If hot-smoked salmon is unavailable, cold-smoked salmon can be used.