The pasta with salmon and shrimp is an easy and quick main course that always wins, thanks to its delicate flavors and irresistible creaminess. Prepared with smoked salmon, shrimp, cream, and chives, it is a simple yet elegant recipe, perfect for a last-minute dinner or to enrich Christmas Eve or New Year’s menus with a refined touch.
Try the pasta with smoked salmon and shrimp and bring to the table a simple, elegant, and flavorful first course!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fish
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 352.86 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.91 (g) of which sugars 5.03 (g)
- Proteins 25.69 (g)
- Fat 14.36 (g) of which saturated 0.78 (g)of which unsaturated 1.84 (g)
- Fibers 1.74 (g)
- Sodium 1,335.51 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz pasta
- 7.1 oz shrimp tails
- 3.2 oz smoked salmon
- 3.5 oz cooking cream
- Half shallot
- chives (or parsley)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Pan
- Pot
- Colander
- Chopping board
Preparation
Clean the shrimp tails by removing the shell and the black vein. Wash them and cut them into pieces.
Peel the shallot and finely chop it. Cut the smoked salmon into strips.
Sauté the shallot for a few moments in a pan, with a drizzle of oil.
Add the shrimp and let them cook for 2-3 minutes, adding a pinch of salt.
Then add the smoked salmon, the cooking cream, and a grind of pepper. As soon as the sauce comes to a boil again, turn off the stove.
Boil the pasta in salted boiling water for the necessary minutes. Drain it and pour it into the pan with the sauce.
Stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, to blend the flavors, then sprinkle with chopped chives.
The pasta with salmon and shrimp is ready, distribute it on plates and serve hot… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
The cooking of the salmon and shrimp must be very short, otherwise, they will become dry and tough.
You can choose the pasta shape you prefer, both linguine or spaghetti, and short shapes like penne are fine.
You can deglaze the shrimp with white wine, brandy, or vodka.
FAQ
Can I use frozen shrimp?
If you can’t find fresh (or thawed from the fishmonger) ones, you can use frozen ones, as long as they are of excellent quality.
Can I use fresh salmon?
Of course, just cut it into small cubes and cook it a bit longer.
