Fettuccine With Smoked Salmon And Fresh Peas(Serves 4)
- 1 1/2 lb. fresh or dried spinach fettuccine
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 c. fresh peas
- 1/4 lb. smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1 pt. heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. minced shallots
- 2 Tbsp. Dubonnet or white wine
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cook pasta in large kettle of lightly salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain and toss lightly with olive oil.
- Set aside in warm place.
- Blanch peas in pot of lightly salted water for 3 minutes.
- Drain and plunge into ice water.
- Drain again.
- Set aside.
- Put 4 slices smoked salmon, 2 tablespoons cream and shallots in blender; puree until smooth and creamy; set aside. Bring Dubonnet to boil in heavy saucepan.
- Add remaining cream and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats back of spoon.
- Add salmon puree and blend; stir over low heat until mixture is hot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut remaining salmon into thin strips.
- In large serving dish, toss the pasta with the peas and salmon.
- Pour the hot sauce over it; toss well.
- Serve immediately.
olive oil, fresh peas, salmon, heavy cream, shallots, dubonnet or white wine, salt
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=454728 (may not work)