Fennel Cream-A Luxurious Pasta Delight
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Cooking Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories (per serving):
Estimated total for the entire recipe: 2,500–2,800 kcal
Per serving (based on 4 servings): 625–700 kcal
Breakdown (approximate per serving):
Fettuccine (350g): 400 kcal
Salmon (300g): 350 kcal
Olive oil & butter: 150 kcal
Light cream (125 ml): 120 kcal
Parmesan: ~40 kcal
Fennel, garlic, stock: 30 kcal
There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm bowl of pasta, especially when it’s creamy, fragrant, and topped with delicate cubes of salmon. Today, I’m sharing a refined yet easy-to-make recipe that brings together the subtle sweetness of fennel, the richness of salmon, and the silkiness of light cream—all beautifully wrapped in fettuccine. This Fennel Cream with Salmon pasta dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant weekend meal.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
300 g finely sliced fennel bulbs
5 g finely chopped garlic
Chicken stock (as required)
350 g fettuccine pasta (cooked al dente)
15 g butter
300 g skinned salmon fillet, cut into 1 cm cubes
125 ml light cooking cream
10 g grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Sauté the Aromatics
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely sliced fennel and chopped garlic. Sauté gently until the fennel is tender and aromatic.
2. Add Stock & Pasta
Pour in enough chicken stock to moisten the fennel mixture. Add the pre-cooked fettuccine pasta and mix gently to combine.
3. Cook the Salmon
Add the butter and the cubed salmon to the pan. Toss everything gently over medium heat, being careful not to break the salmon pieces. Cook for about 4–5 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through.
4. Make it Creamy
Stir in the light cooking cream and allow the mixture to simmer for another 5 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. Serve & Garnish
Transfer the pasta to a large serving platter. Finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese for that perfect umami touch.
This dish strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort. The fennel adds a gentle aniseed flavor that complements the richness of the salmon and cream, while the fettuccine carries all the goodness in every bite. Pair it with a crisp white wine and a simple green salad, and you’ve got yourself a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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