Description
This creamy Smoked Salmon Carbonara combines rich egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, and tender smoked salmon into a luxurious pasta dish that’s simple to make and unforgettable to eat. It’s a comforting, elegant dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti
4 oz cold-smoked salmon, sliced into strips
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and Parmesan until smooth. Set aside.
3. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add drained pasta to the skillet. Turn off the heat. Immediately pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing quickly to coat the pasta evenly.
5. Add a little reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky, creamy sauce.
6. Gently fold in the smoked salmon. Let the heat from the pasta warm the salmon without overcooking it.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve immediately with optional chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Make sure the skillet is off the heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
Always save pasta water—it’s the magic that makes the sauce creamy.
Use high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/2 of recipe)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 245mg