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    Home » Recipes » Pasta

    Hot Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Pasta

    Published: Sep 9, 2021 · Modified: Aug 16, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    A creamy hot smoked salmon and asparagus pasta recipe, flavoured with lemon and dill.

    On the table in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect low-prep easy pasta dish for busy weeknights!

    Creamy hot smoked salmon and asparagus pasta.

    The creamy sauce in this delicious hot smoked salmon pasta is made with creme fraiche rather than double cream, meaning it's lighter and lower in calories, but still just as tasty!

    👩‍🍳 Love creamy pasta recipes? Try my easy creamy boursin pasta too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tip
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy pasta recipe
    • Low prep
    • Creamy and indulgent
    • Bold flavours
    • Easily customisable

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients for hot smoked salmon and asparagus pasta.
    • Hot Smoked Salmon - 2 hot smoked salmon fillets which have been flaked with a fork into large chunks. I used honey roast flavoured salmon.
    • Asparagus - both the stalks and spears are needed for this recipe.
    • Pasta - rigatoni or other short pasta shapes are best e.g. penne.
    • Peas - straight out of the freezer. Substitute with petit pois if you prefer.
    • Garlic - 2 peeled and finely chopped garlic cloves. Add another if you love garlic!
    • Lemon - the juice of 1 lemon helps cut through the richness of the salmon and creamy sauce.
    • Creme Fraiche - use either full-fat or half fat creme fraiche for the sauce.
    • Grama Padano - finely grated, or substitute for grated Parmesan.
    • Dill - a herb that goes so well with fish and lemon, but swap for parsley if you like.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus onto a chopping board. Leave to cool slightly.
    2. Bring the water back to the boil and cook the pasta according to instructions.
    3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan or casserole and cook the chopped garlic for 2-3 minutes over a medium heat.
    4. Add the creme fraiche, peas, lemon juice, Grana padano, chopped dill, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    5. Using a sharp knife cut up the apsaragus stalks into small pieces but leave the spears whole.
    6. Add the chopped asparagus stalks and flaked hot smoked salmon to the creamy sauce and stir to combine.
    7. Drain the pasta (reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water), then add the pasta to the sauce, along with as much pasta cooking water as you need to make the sauce glossy and smooth.
    8. Serve with the reserved asparagus spears, more chopped dill and an extra grating of grana padano.
    Step by step photo instructions for making hot smoked salmon pasta.

    💭 Top tip

    Hot smoked salmon has a high salt content, so less salt is needed to season the dish.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the hot smoked salmon pasta just as it is, with a crisp dry white wine for the adults.

    To make the dish stretch a bit further you could serve a simple green salad and pesto focaccia alongside it!

    📖 Variations

    • Add a handful of pitted olives or capers to the dish for a flavour boost.
    • A sprinkling of toasted pine nuts would give the dish a lovely crunch and texture.
    • Make it even more lemony by adding 1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest to the sauce.
    • Up the veggies and stir in 100g of baby spinach.
    • I used honey roast hot smoked salmon fillets, but feel free to use a different flavour such as lemon pepper or chilli.
    A pan of hot smoked salmon pasta.

    🥡 Storage

    The pasta is best eaten fresh, as soon as it is made. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave. The great thing about using hot smoked salmon as opposed to smoked salmon is that it reheats much better.

    The hot smoked salmon pasta can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating in the microwave.

    ❓ FAQs

    What is the difference between cold smoked salmon and hot smoked salmon?

    Hot-smoked salmon is cured in salty water or wet brine before being smoked. Cold-smoked salmon is smoked at a very low temperature of roughly 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot-smoked salmon is smoked at a higher temperature around 120 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in a smokier richer flavour. The texture is different too. Hot smoked salmon can be flaked easily with a fork, whereas cold smoked salmon cannot.

    Is hot smoked salmon healthy?

    Smoked salmon is packed with nutrients, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids so is considered a healthy food.

    😋Related recipes

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    • Salmon and Prawn Pasta
    • Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta
    • Creamy Chorizo and Prawn Pasta
    • Baked Feta Pasta
    • Creamy Paprika Chicken Pasta
    • BBQ Chicken Pasta
    • Penne Alla Vodka

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    Recipe

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    Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta

    A creamy hot smoked salmon and asparagus pasta recipe, flavoured with lemon and dill.
    Course Pasta
    Cuisine British
    Keyword creamy hot smoked salmon pasta, hot smoked salmon pasta, smoked salmon and asparagus pasta
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 587kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Saucepan
    • Frying Pan

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 250 g Pasta
    • 250 g Asparagus woody ends trimmed
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 Garlic Cloves peeled and chopped
    • 100 g Frozen Peas
    • 1 Lemon juice only
    • 250 g Creme Fraiche
    • 2 tablespoon Dill chopped
    • 25 g Grana Padano finely grated
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus onto a chopping board. Leave to cool slightly.
    • Bring the water back to the boil and cook the pasta according to instructions.
    • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan or casserole and cook the chopped garlic for 2-3 minutes over a medium heat.
    • Add the creme fraiche, peas, lemon juice, Grana padano, chopped dill, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Using a sharp knife cut up the apsaragus stalks into small pieces but leave the spears whole.
    • Add the chopped asparagus stalks and flaked hot smoked salmon to the creamy sauce and stir to combine.
    • Drain the pasta (reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water), then add the pasta to the sauce, along with as much pasta cooking water as you need to make the sauce glossy and smooth.
    • Serve with the reserved asparagus spears, more chopped dill and an extra grating of grana padano.

    Notes

    Top Tip:
    Hot smoked salmon has a high salt content, so less salt is needed to season the dish.
     
    Variations:
    • Add a handful of pitted olives or capers to the dish for a flavour boost.
    • A sprinkling of toasted pine nuts would give the dish a lovely crunch and texture.
    • Up the veggies and stir in 100g of baby spinach.
    • I used honey roast hot smoked salmon fillets, but feel free to use a different flavour such as lemon pepper or chilli.
     
    Storage:
    The pasta is best eaten fresh, as soon as it is made. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave. The great thing about using hot smoked salmon as opposed to smoked salmon is that it reheats much better.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Hot Smoked Salmon Pasta
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    587
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    23
    g
    35
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    75
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    76
    mg
    25
    %
    Sodium
     
    433
    mg
    19
    %
    Potassium
     
    523
    mg
    15
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    76
    g
    25
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    21
    g
    42
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1031
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    38
    mg
    46
    %
    Calcium
     
    171
    mg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Danielle Wolter

      September 09, 2021 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      This was incredible! The creme fraiche is the perfect touch with the salmon and asparagus.

      Reply
    2. Carrie Robinson

      September 09, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Smoked salmon is definitely one of my favorites! I need to make this pasta dish asap. 🙂

      Reply
    3. Beth

      September 09, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      This looks and sounds amazing. I love salmon so this is a must try. I am thinking Saturday night.

      Reply
    4. Gina

      September 09, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is exactly the kind of dish I'd order in a restaurant - creamy, decadent and comforting! Love how easy it is to make at home. The smoked salmon complements the creme fraiche so nicely.

      Reply
    5. Tavo

      September 09, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so yummy and creamy! I am going to try this for dinner tonight!

      Reply

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