Smoked Salmon in Creamy Garlic Sauce Spaghetti
- 300g spaghetti, cooked according to package direction with 1/2 cup of pasta water set aside
- 200g smoked salmon, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup all purpose cream
- 1/4 cup pasta water or chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour all purpose cream and mix well.Add the salmon pieces, setting aside a few pieces to top the pasta when serving.
- Bring to a simmer and add the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- If sauce is too thick, you can add the pasta water you set aside or some chicken broth.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Mix well and bring to a simmer. Add cooked spaghetti noodles and mix well. Make sure pasta is well coated with sauce. (OR, you can also scoop out sauce on top of spaghetti)
- Transfer spaghetti onto a serving plate. Top with chopped parsley, smoked salmon, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with lemon slices on the side.
- Serve and enjoy.