Penne with salmon and cream

recipe

Preparation: 10 min

Cooking: 15 min

Difficulty: Easy

Serves: 4 people

Creator

Elpidio

Penne  with salmon and cream is a quick and tasty first course , a super creamy variation of the classic salmon pasta . Ready in less than 30 minutes, they are perfect for a family lunch or an informal dinner with friends, even if organized at the last minute: you only need a few ingredients, genuine and easy to find.

Our Elpidio shows you his delicious version, ideal for any time of year: just melt the butter in a large pan, add the salmon fillet cut into cubes, let it brown for a few moments, then add a splash of lemon juice, blend with the whiskey and let the alcohol evaporate, then mix everything with the cooking cream and season with salt and pepper.

All that remains is to drain the pasta al dente and pour it directly into the pan with the sauce, stir and garnish the dish with chopped chives , for a pleasant note of freshness. In our recipe, penne rigate are used, which can collect the sauce well, but if you prefer, you can opt for any other short format of your choice, such as fusilli, mezze maniche and caserecce.

It is, therefore, a preparation within everyone’s reach, which you can personalize according to your preferences and what you have available at home: let yourself be inspired by our suggestions.

Discover how to prepare penne with salmon and cream following the step-by-step procedure and advice. If you liked this recipe, also try farfalle with salmon , pasta with salmon and asparagus and fettuccine with salmon and pistachio cream .

ingredients

Penne

320 gr

Fresh salmon

240 gr

Butter

40 gr

Whiskey

70 ml

Lemon (juice)

1/2

Cooking cream

150 ml

Chives

1 pinch

salt

qb

pepper

qb

How to prepare penne with salmon and cream

Step 1

To prepare the penne with salmon and cream, start by placing the butter in a non-stick pan1and then melting it.

Step 2

When it is very hot, add the pieces of fresh salmon2, mix and let them brown for a few minutes.

Step 3

Flavor the salmon with a squeeze of lemon juice3and continue cooking.

Step 4

Pour the whiskey4and let the alcohol evaporate.

Step 5

At this point, add the cream5and mix well, trying not to break up the fish too much, then season with salt and pepper. In the meantime, boil the pasta in lightly salted boiling water, according to the time indicated on the package.

Step 6

Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it directly to the sauce6, then sauté everything in a pan for a few moments over high heat.

Step 7

Divide the penne with salmon and cream onto individual plates, garnish with a little chopped chives and enjoy.7.

Advice

We used a fresh salmon fillet, cleaned, deboned and cut into cubes; you can ask your trusted fishmonger to help you with this operation, or opt for slices of smoked salmon , cut into thin strips. To give a touch of color and flavor, you can also add some datterino tomatoes cut in half, to be sautéed in a pan together with the butter and the fish.

Instead of chives, you can flavor the dish with a sprig of dill, pink peppercorns or ground pepper, or the grated zest of an organic lemon , which will give it a great aroma.

You can replace the whiskey with classic dry white wine , or with brandy or vodka: if the dish is intended for the little ones in the house, however, remember to omit them and use only the lemon juice.