Smoked Salmon, Rocket & Crème Fraîche Spaghetti
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Total: 30 mins
A rich and creamy dish of spaghetti tossed with smoked salmon in a lemony, rocket-flecked crème fraîche sauce, topped with toasty pan-fried breadcrumbs.
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966 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 100g breadcrumbs
  • 2 lemon
  • 4 shallots
  • 2 garlic clove
  • 200g smoked salmon
  • 400ml crème fraîche
  • 100g rocket
  • 400g spaghetti
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  • Sea salt
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
You'll need
  • Large pan with lid
  • Large frying pan
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Fill a large pan with water and add a pinch of salt. Pop the pan on the hob, cover and bring to the boil.

  • 2.

    Warm 1 tsp olive oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat. Tip in the breadcrumbs. Finely grate in the lemon zest and add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Fry for 2-3 mins, stirring, till the breadcrumbs are golden and crisp. Tip the toasted breadcrumbs into a bowl and set aside. Give the pan a quick wipe with kitchen paper.

  • 3.

    Peel and finely chop the shallots. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Chop the smoked salmon into small pieces.

  • 4.

    Spoon the crème fraîche into a mixing bowl. Finely chop the rocket and add to the bowl. Juice in half the lemon and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well and set aside.

  • 5.

    The water in the pan should be boiling. Add the spaghetti to the pan and cook for 8-9 mins, till tender with a slight bite.

  • 6.

    While the spaghetti is cooking, pour 1 tsp olive oil into a large frying pan and warm to a medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic with a little salt and pepper. Fry for 4-5 mins, stirring often, till softened. When the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the frying pan along with the crème fraîche a sauce. Add the smoked salmon to the pan and gently toss over a low heat till everything is coated in the sauce and warmed through.

  • 7.

    Divide the spaghetti and salmon between a couple of plates. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs and serve with wedges of lemon.

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