Salmon Dill Linguine

Name: Salmon Dill Linguine
Ingredients: Kosher Salt; Linguine for 4; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium shallot, peeled and minced; 1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 3/4 cup cream; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, more or less according to taste; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons minced dill

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

Kosher Salt
Linguine for 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium shallot, peeled and minced
1/2 pound smoked salmon, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3/4 cup cream
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice, more or less according to taste
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons minced dill

Directions

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1. Fill a large pot with water, add kosher salt and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook accordingly, more if store bought, less if home made.
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2. Place a large skillet on the stove over medium and add oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the shallot and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
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3. Add the smoked salmon and continue to cook until it is warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
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4. Pour in the cream and water and allow to bubble. Add the capers and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
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5. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, add cooked linguine to the skillet and toss until thoroughly combined.
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6. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water.
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7. Remove from the heat, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill.