Lemon and Caper Salmon Linguine

Lemon and Caper Salmon Linguine

Lemon and Caper Salmon Linguine is a delightful pasta dish that combines tender salmon with the bright flavors of lemon and the briny notes of capers. The creamy sauce, infused with garlic and a hint of white wine, perfectly coats the linguine, making it a harmonious blend of rich and fresh tastes. This recipe is both elegant and straightforward, ideal for a special dinner or a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients
Steps
  1. Mince garlic, zest and juice lemon, rinse capers, and chop parsley.
    Mince garlic, zest and juice lemon, rinse capers, and chop parsley. Mince garlic, zest and juice lemon, rinse capers, and chop parsley.
  2. Cook linguine according to the package instructions until al dente.
    Cook linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Cook linguine according to the package instructions until al dente.
  3. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and sear salmon on both sides for 3-4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
    Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and sear salmon on both sides for 3-4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add capers, lemon juice, white wine (if using), and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
    In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add capers, lemon juice, white wine (if using), and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  5. Pour in the cream or crème fraîche and stir to combine, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Add the lemon zest and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
    Pour in the cream or crème fraîche and stir to combine, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Add the lemon zest and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Gently flake the cooked salmon into chunks, ensuring not to break it down too much.
    Gently flake the cooked salmon into chunks, ensuring not to break it down too much.
  7. Add the cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Fold in the flaked salmon gently.
    Add the cooked linguine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Fold in the flaked salmon gently.
Languages
Linguine au saumon, citron et câpres - Français (French) version
檸檬酸豆三文魚闊條麵 - 香港繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese - Hong Kong) version
柠檬刺山柑三文鱼扁面条 - 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) version
Linguine con salmón, limón y alcaparras - Española (Spanish) version
Linguini mit Lachs und Zitrone, Kapern - Deutsch (German) version
レモンとケッパーのサーモンリングイネ - 日本語 (Japanese) version
레몬 케이퍼 연어 린귀니 - 한국인 (Korean) version
ลิงกวินีแซลมอนและเลมอนเคเปอร์ - แบบไทย (Thai) version
Linguine al salmone con limone e capperi - Italiana (Italian) version
Linguine Salmon dengan Lemon dan Caper - Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) version