Pasta with Salmon and Capers

This Pasta with Salmon and Capers is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring succulent salmon and tangy capers tossed in a light, creamy sauce. It's a quick and satisfying dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 200 grams
• Fresh salmon fillet - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Capers (rinsed and drained) - 2 tablespoons
• Heavy cream - 100 milliliters
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
4. Cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces and add it to the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.
5. Stir in the capers and heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste, mixing well.
7. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the salmon mixture.
8. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired sauce consistency.
9. Finish with fresh parsley, mixing thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 62 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, which support heart health.
• Contains protein for muscle maintenance and repair.

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