Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces packaged dried linguini -- fettuccini or
spaghetti
6 ounces smoked salmon -- (lox style), thinly
-- sliced or
6 ounces cooked fresh salmon
2 green onions -- (1/4 cup), thinly
-- sliced
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill -- snipped or
1 teaspoon dried dillweed
1 teaspoon lemon peel -- finely shredded
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese -- grated
fresh dill sprigs -- (optional) |
Preparation:
Cook pasta for 8 - 10 minutes. Drain: keep warm. Meanwhile, cut the salmon into thin bite-size strips; set aside.
For sauce, in a large skillet cook the green onion and garlic in margarine or butter until tender. Add salmon and cook for 1 minute. Stir in whipping cream, 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed, lemon peel, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook at a gentle boil for about 5 minutes or till the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Arrange the pasta on individual plates or a large platter. Spoon the sauce over the pasta. If desired, garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
Notes: If you are using the smoked salmon, omit the salt when cooking the past. |
