A lighter, ultra-creamy salmon pasta, high in protein and low in calories without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 160 g pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 200 g fresh salmon
- 1 tsp oil spray
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 50 ml 7% cream
- 50 g Philadelphia Light
- 15 g tomato paste
- 30 g zero-sugar ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 ml hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 2 g smoked paprika
- 2 g garlic powder
- 2 g onion powder
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 60 g smoked salmon (for the sauce)
- 20 g smoked salmon (for topping)
- 10 g chopped capers
- 5 g fresh chives, finely chopped
Method
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta al dente according to the time on the package. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, cut the fresh salmon into 2 to 3 cm cubes. Heat oil spray in a nonstick skillet over high heat. Sear the salmon cubes on all sides until nicely browned (about 2 to 3 minutes). Remove and set aside on a plate.
- In the same hot skillet, pour in the soy sauce. Scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spatula. Lower the heat to medium-low, then add the cream, Philadelphia, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in a little pasta water (about 4 to 5 tablespoons) to loosen the sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pasta.
- Add the smoked salmon strips, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of pepper. Stir and let the flavors infuse over low heat for 1 minute.
- Return the fresh salmon cubes to the skillet, stir gently, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes over low heat, until the salmon is just cooked through.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and gently toss to coat each piece in sauce. Adjust the seasoning if necessary (the soy sauce and smoked salmon already add salt).
- Serve immediately in shallow bowls. Top with a few extra strips of smoked salmon, chopped capers, and finely chopped chives.
Nutrition
Per serving
- Energy
- 730.4 kcal
- Protein
- 41.52 g
- Carbohydrate
- 60.49 g
- Fat
- 32.91 g
- Fibre
- 3.46 g
- Calcium
- 33.28 mg
- Iron
- 1.92 mg
- Magnesium
- 68.08 mg