A creamy sauce of salmon and asparagus on top of spaghetti is garnished with caviar. This fast and easy pasta dish is simple and elegant.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1-1/2 pounds spaghetti
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound asparagus spears, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup Sevruga caviar
Preparation:
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, adding a teaspoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of salt. Cook the spaghetti until al dente.While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Heat the butter, heavy cream, and asparagus in a nonstick saucepan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and remove from the heat. Stir in the salmon and cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
Drain the pasta in a colander. Tip it into a bowl and add the sauce. Toss lightly. Top with caviar and serve at once, preferably with a few slices of rough country bread.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Caviar : The Definitive Guide by Susie Boeckmann and Natalie Rebeiz- Nielsen (John Wiley & Sons)
Reprinted with permission.
