SMOKED SALMON IN CREAMY WHISKEY SAUCE OVER PASTA

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This makes a quick yet elegant main course, with rich flavors. The mascarpone cheese can be substituted with cream, but you will need to cook it down for a few minutes after adding to reduce and achieve the proper consistency for the sauce. DO NOT leave the pistachios out, I think they are integral to the dish !

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

500 g spinach tagliatelle, cooked per package directions
50 g butter
4 fresh sage leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
200 g smoked salmon, cut in strips
50 g shelled pistachio nuts
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons whiskey
200 g mascarpone cheese
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, saute the sage in the butter; when it begins to be fragrant and turn color, remove and discard.
  • Add the garlic to the pan, and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add the salmon to the pan, toss well, add nuts and cook for 30 seconds (the salmon will break down into small pieces, don't be alarmed).
  • Add the lemon juice and the whiskey, and cook for another minute.
  • Add in the mascarpone cheese and stir well until it melts and is completely incorporated with the other ingredients.
  • Add ground black pepper to taste.
  • Add the hot cooked pasta to your pan and mix it well into the sauce.
  • It is now ready to serve!

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