Spaghetti in creamy sauce with salmon and arugula.

3 servings

60 minutes

Spaghetti in creamy sauce with salmon and arugula is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the delicate texture of pasta, creamy sauce, and the noble taste of fish. The origins of the recipe stem from Mediterranean gastronomy traditions where creamy sauces beautifully complement the freshness of seafood. Salmon, seared to a golden crust, reveals its depth when paired with a spicy fish sauce and aromatic herbs. Arugula and roasted tomatoes add brightness, a slight bitterness, and freshness. The presentation in the form of a 'nest' not only pleases the eye but also allows enjoying each ingredient separately, revealing the richness of flavor nuances. This dish is an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or festive meal, highlighting taste sophistication and culinary mastery.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 836.6
• Proteins: 35.6g
• Fats: 38.2g
• Carbohydrates: 86.9g

Ingredients

• Spaghetti: 300 g
• Salmon steak: 250 g
• Cream 10%: 250 ml
• Egg yolk: 2 pc
• Thyme: to taste
• Fish sauce: 50 ml
• Garlic: 2 head
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 2 pc
• Arugula: 50 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the spaghetti until al dente. Do not drain all the water; leave some in case the sauce is too thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 300 g
   • Fish sauce: 50 ml

2. Pour olive oil, thyme, and finely chopped garlic into a hot skillet. Blanch until a golden crust forms. Then add cream and beaten yolks. Mix, pour in fish sauce, and add pepper. Remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Thyme:  to taste
   • Garlic: 2 heads
   • Cream 10%: 250 ml
   • Egg yolk: 2 pieces
   • Fish sauce: 50 ml
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Rinse the salmon steak, dry it with a paper towel, and grill it for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and let it rest. Then, break it into pieces along the fibers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salmon steak: 250 g

4. Add spaghetti to the pan with creamy fish sauce, mix thoroughly, and add the water in which the spaghetti was cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 300 g
   • Fish sauce: 50 ml

5. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, fry in a pan for a couple of minutes, then add arugula, blanch for another minute, season with salt, add to spaghetti, and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 pieces
   • Arugula: 50 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Serve in the form of 'nests', placing pieces of salmon in the middle.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salmon steak: 250 g