Fettucine with Heavenly Salmon Sauce

Description

This is the ultimate pasta dish – no matter if it’s a casual weekday supper or fancy dinner party you’re preparing it for, it is always delicious. The only way a fish-hating friend of mine craves to have salmon, too!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 10 ounces salmon, cut into thin strips
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • ¾ cup light cream
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 8 ounces dry fettuccine noodles
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon
  2. leek
  3. onion
  4. and garlic
  5. and fry until fragrant
  6. about 2 minutes. In a medium bowl
  7. mix together the cream
  8. sour cream
  9. and cornstarch; stir into the skillet. Stir in the lemon zest
  10. pepper
  11. and paprika. Cook
  12. stirring constantly
  13. for 10 minutes
  14. until sauce is thickened and salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  15. Meanwhile
  16. bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain
  17. and toss with the salmon sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

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