Salmon and Shrimp Pasta
A light meal that is comforting with fresh easy-to-find ingredients. Salmon and Shrimp Pasta has broccoli, seafood and just enough cream to make you feel amazingly luxurious.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces broccoli cut in florets
- 4 ounces pasta shape of your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste (NOTE 1)
- 4 ounces salmon
- 4 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the packaging. Add the broccoli florets the last 3 minutes.
- Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Heat oil in a skillet and add finely chopped shallot and saute until translucent or caramelized. (NOTE 2)
- Season shrimp and salmon with salt & pepper and add to the skillet. Cook until seafood is done and let rest.
- Add cream to skillet, as well as cheese, stir until cheese is melted in cream.
- Add pasta and broccoli and stir until coated.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice and salt & pepper to taste.
- Break salmon into pieces and add to pasta, together with shrimp. Mix carefully. Add some pasta water is mixture is too thick.
- Plate and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.
Notes
- 1 teaspoon of garlic paste can be replace by 1 clove of garlic.
- I have a personal preference for caramelized onions as they add a little bit more flavor and crunch. They also add a color of brown specks to the dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 692kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 39gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 340mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g