Savory Smoked Salmon Carbonara
A luxurious twist on classic comfort food, combining creamy carbonara with the rich flavor of smoked salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve pasta water.
- Heat the Skillet: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Sauté the Salmon: Add smoked salmon and sauté for about 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Whisk the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine It All: Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet, remove from heat, and quickly pour egg mixture over pasta, tossing until creamy. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve Immediately: Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan. Enjoy while hot!
Notes
Make sure ingredients like eggs and cream are at room temperature for best results. Avoid cooking the egg mixture directly on the heat to prevent scrambling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
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