Name: Lemon Asparagus Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pkg (350 g) fresh fettuccine pasta; 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter; 12 oz (375 g) asparagus, trimmed; 1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) grated lemon zest; 4 oz (125 g) smoked salmon, cut into strips; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each, salt and pepper; 2 tbsp (30 mL) each, chopped fresh chives and parsley

Category: Recipes

Lemon Asparagus Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon

This spring time pasta dish is an easy weeknight meal or dinner to share with friends.

PREP20 min

Cooking15 min

Ready in35 min

Ingredients

1 pkg (350 g) fresh fettuccine pasta
3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
12 oz (375 g) asparagus, trimmed
1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) grated lemon zest
4 oz (125 g) smoked salmon, cut into strips
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) each, chopped fresh chives and parsley

Instructions

Step
In a pot of boiling salted water; cook fettuccine for about 6 minutes or until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
Step
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté asparagus for 3 minutes. Add cream, lemon zest, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Step
Substitute 2 cups (500 mL) fresh or frozen peas for asparagus.

Notes

Nutritional Information

One Serving 1/4 Recipe

Calories	580
Protein	19 g
Carbohydrates	53 g
Fat	33 g
Sodium	500 mg
Fibre	4 g
Calcium	82 mg

Lemon Asparagus Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon