Mary Berry Smoked Salmon Pasta (Lemon Caper Angel Hair)

Mary Berry takes Salmon Pasta up a notch, infusing it with the tang of capers and the nutty crunch of pine nuts. These extra touches add depth and flavor, making the dish even more irresistible. – Caroline

Why You’ll Like It

• Any Shape Of Pasta Cooked Al Dente: I love this salmon recipe with lemon caper angel hair pasta. However, the dish goes well with bowtie, tagliatelle, fusilli, penne or linguine, cooked “al dente” to perfection. The recipe will also make a nice risotto.
• Easy Gourmet Dish: Perfect for busy evenings.
• Light, No Cream and Fewer Carbs:  The recipe uses less pasta than similar recipes while skipping the cream. Instead, it combines healthier fats from nuts and olive oil, offering a lighter alternative without sacrificing flavour.

For The Perfect Salmon Lemon Caper Pasta

1. Cooking Pasta: Cook pasta al dente to retain its texture, and reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
2. Cooking the Sauce: Make sure to reserve some pasta water before draining the linguine. It helps create a silky sauce. After draining the pasta al dente, transfer it to a pan with the sauce and gradually add its cooking water. This allows the pasta to release starch, resulting in a velvety texture.
3. Toasting Nuts: Keep an eye on pine nuts while toasting to prevent burning. They should be golden brown and fragrant.
4. Adjusting Tanginess: Adjust lemon juice and capers to suit your taste preference for a perfect balance of tanginess.

What You Need

• Hot-smoked salmon – Use smoked salmon or replace it with other smoked fish, flaked or fillets.
• Pasta – The recipe uses 225 grams (8 ounces) of angel hair pasta or linguine between 4. For grain-free alternatives, you can also use rice or courgetti.
• Pine nuts – Use toasted pine nuts or subs with toasted almonds. Alternatively, some recipes also use breadcrumbs.
• Butter – A knob of butter for cooking. Subs with olive or vegetable oil.
• Spring onions – Trim and slice spring onions. Subs with red or white onions.
• Olive oil – Use extra virgin olive oil. Using a different oil for this recipe is a pity. It spoils the taste and it’s Mediterranean flavours.
• Lemons – Use the juice of 2 lemons. You can subs with lime juice. For a burst of freshness, sprinkle grated lemon zest over your pasta with salmon. 
• Capers – Drain the capers before use. If you don’t like capers, cook the sauce with the capers and then remove them from your plate. The best ingredients to substitute capers would be green olives but still, it is not the same thing.
• Herbs – The recipe calls for a small bunch of chives and parsley leaves all chopped.
• Other – 
  
  • Pesto – Prepare this recipe as usual and then toss it with a generous amount of Ligurian pesto just before serving.
  • Tomato sauce – If you enjoy tomato-based sauces, enhance your pasta with salmon without cream by adding 150g of piccadilly-type cherry tomatoes. Let them cook in the pan with the salmon for about 10 minutes to infuse the dish with their vibrant flavours.

Save The Salmon Lemon Caper Pasta For Later

This pasta dish is best prepared and enjoyed fresh. Not suitable for freezing.

• Leftovers: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Make-Ahead: Cook the pasta and prepare the sauce in advance, but wait to combine them until just before serving to maintain pasta texture.

Serving Mary Berry Smoked Salmon Pasta

Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and add some ground fresh pepper and an extra serving of olive oil. Optionally, you can also add some Parmesan cheese, but typically Mediterranean cuisine does not mix cheese with fish.

This lemon caper angel hair pasta goes well with grilled fish. In that case, it will serve more than 4 people making it perfect for a summer night dinner with guests.   

As wine pairing with smoked salmon, choose a French dry white wine made from Chenin or Sauvignon grapes. Additionally, I find it lovely to eat with some bubbly sparkling wine, adding a touch of elegance to your meal.

Health Info

With a thoughtful balance of protein from salmon (50g), moderate carbohydrates from pasta (50g), and healthy fats from nuts and olive oil, this dish provides a well-rounded meal. Like many Mediterranean dishes, this recipe can support your nutritional goals while still being delicious and satisfying if eaten in moderate portions.

• Calories: 641.5
• Sugar: 2.89
• Sodium: 745.63
• Fat: 41.28
• Carbohydrates: 50.73
• Fiber: 5.58
• Protein: 20.19

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• Summer Garden Ina Garten Pasta Salad
• Lemony Prawn and courgette linguine Mary Berry
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