Smoked Salmon Carbonara: A Fresh and Flavorful Twist

Method6 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Beat all 4 medium pasteurized eggs in a large heatproof serving bowl until the yolks and whites are combined. Whisk in the ¼ cup heavy cream, 70 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano and a pinch of salt. Keep the mixture refrigerated until the pasta is ready.

   Uses 4 medium pasteurized eggs · ¼ cup heavy cream · 70 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano · Salt for the sauce, to taste

   
2. 2

   Step 2: Cut all 150 g ready-to-eat smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces. Wash the orange and grate all its colored zest over the salmon, avoiding the white pith. Squeeze the orange, measure 1 tbsp of its juice into the bowl, and reserve the rest for another use. Add the ½ tsp dried oregano, toss gently and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

   Marinate smoked salmon · 15 minUses 150 g ready-to-eat smoked salmon · All zest of 1 orange and 1 tbsp of its juice · ½ tsp dried oregano

   
3. 3

   Step 3: While the salmon marinates, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it. Add the 350 g uncooked spaghetti, stir occasionally and cook according to its package directions until al dente.

   Uses Water for boiling spaghetti · Salt for pasta water · 350 g uncooked spaghetti

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Take the egg-cream-cheese mixture from step 1 out of the refrigerator. Lift the hot al dente spaghetti from step 3 out of its cooking water with tongs and transfer it directly to the bowl. Toss immediately and thoroughly, off the heat, until the warm sauce coats the pasta.

   Uses Egg-cream-cheese mixture from step 1 · Hot cooked spaghetti from step 3

5. 5

   Step 5: Add all the marinated salmon from step 2, including the zest, oregano and tablespoon of juice left in its bowl, to the coated pasta from step 4. Toss gently to distribute the salmon. Taste and add more salt only if needed.

   Uses All salmon and marinade from step 2 · Coated spaghetti from step 4 · Additional salt only if needed

6. 6

   Step 6: Divide the completed salmon carbonara from step 5 between 4 plates and serve immediately while warm. Add extra fresh oregano sprigs if desired.

   Uses Completed pasta from step 5 · Optional extra fresh oregano sprigs