Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta

Ingredients

• 8.8 oz (250 g) linguine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (40 g) unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 4 garlic cloves, grated or minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 3.5 oz (100 g) smoked salmon
• A handful fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the package. Reserve a couple of cups of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and melt the butter in it.

3. 3

   Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes...: Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.

4. 4

   Stir in the garlic, lemon zest, red chili...: Stir in the garlic, lemon zest, red chili flakes and lemon juice and cook for another minute.

5. 5

   Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and...: Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and use a pair of kitchen tongs to toss it. Add some of the reserved pasta water if the sauce looks too thick.

6. 6

   Stir in the smoked salmon and fresh parsley,...: Stir in the smoked salmon and fresh parsley, then season to taste and serve immediately.