Description
A creamy twist on the Italian classic, Smoked Salmon Carbonara combines silky pasta with a rich egg and parmesan sauce, smoky salmon, and fresh herbs for an indulgent yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
3 large egg yolks
1 whole egg
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
Freshly cracked black pepper
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Salt, for pasta water
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Whisk egg yolks, egg, parmesan, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Heat oil or butter in skillet. Add garlic, cook briefly, remove from heat.
4. Toss hot pasta in skillet. Pour egg mixture, tossing quickly to coat. Add pasta water for creaminess.
5. Fold in smoked salmon strips.
6. Garnish with parsley or dill, extra parmesan, and black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Work quickly when mixing pasta with egg sauce to avoid scrambling.
Use cold-smoked salmon for best flavor.
Add lemon zest for brightness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Keywords: smoked salmon carbonara, creamy salmon pasta, seafood carbonara, salmon spaghetti, pasta with smoked salmon