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Smoked Salmon Carbonara

Creamy Smoked Salmon Carbonara to Elevate Your Dinner Tonight

This Smoked Salmon Carbonara blends rich flavors in a creamy pasta dish, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 grams Pasta Gluten-free if needed
For the Sauce
  • 200 grams Smoked Salmon
  • 100 grams Turkey Bacon or Chicken Ham Can substitute with plant-based bacon
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 200 ml Heavy Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 2 cloves Garlic Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Smoked Salmon Carbonara
  1. Gather all your ingredients and chop the turkey bacon into small pieces.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
  4. Cook the chopped turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with bacon and pour in the egg and cream mixture.
  6. Gently fold in the smoked salmon and any optional ingredients.
  7. Plate the dish garnished with black pepper or herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor. Avoid rinsing the pasta after cooking to retain starch for sauce adhesion.

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