Description
Smoked Salmon Carbonara is a luxurious twist on the classic Italian dish, combining creamy, rich flavors with the delightful smokiness of salmon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With al dente pasta enveloped in a silky sauce, every bite is a taste of comfort and sophistication. Whether for brunch or dinner, this dish will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 oz high-quality smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped smoked salmon until warmed through (2-3 minutes).
- Add hot pasta to the skillet with salmon and remove from heat.
- Quickly pour in the egg mixture while tossing to prevent scrambling; add reserved pasta water gradually until desired creaminess is reached.
- Season generously with black pepper and garnish with parsley if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg