Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Creamy Salmon Fettuccine


Serves 4

Ingredients :
  • 375gm fresh fettuccine (e.g.: Latina)
  • 250gm cooking Salmon
  • 50gm Butter
  • 1/2 leak, finely sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 heaped teaspoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon plain flour
  • 1 cup (250ml) cooking cream

Method
  1. Toss salmon in plain flour.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat then add leek and cook until softened but not coloured.
  3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds then add salmon.
  4. Once Salmon is cooked add capers, dill and cream.  Stir till thickened.  Keep warm.
  5. Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, drain and toss in salmon mixture.

Serve with a sprinkle of  parmesan cheese

Variation: Add par boiled broccoli or peas with the salmon.  Evaporated milk can be substituted for cream.