Wheat noodles with salmon and cream cheese
2 servings
30 minutes
Wheat noodles with salmon and cream cheese is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish with a rich creamy texture. The history of such recipes traces back to Italian and French gastronomy, where creamy sauces traditionally complement seafood. Tender salmon, fried to a golden crust, harmonizes with aromatic leek, while cream cheese gives the dish a velvety consistency. Cherry tomatoes add fresh sweet-sour notes, and Dijon mustard highlights the flavor depth. The noodles soaked in this delightful sauce become perfectly balanced. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening, while fresh basil adds a touch of light spiciness to the composition. Such a dish not only delights the taste but also provides a sense of gastronomic pleasure.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Cut the white part of the leek, slice it in half lengthwise, and rinse thoroughly. Slice the onion into half rings.
- Leek: 0.5 piece
3
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
4
Cut the salmon into 1 cm cubes.
- Salmon fillet: 130 g
5
Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the noodles to the pot and cook for about 1.5 minutes.
- Wheat noodles: 150 g
- Salt: to taste
6
Then drain the noodles in a colander and quickly rinse under cold water.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the salmon and quickly fry until golden brown, then transfer it to a clean dish.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salmon fillet: 130 g
8
In the same pan, sauté the leek until translucent, adding oil if necessary.
- Leek: 0.5 piece
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
9
Add cream cheese, mix, and heat for another 1-2 minutes.
- Cream cheese: 75 g
10
Add sour cream and mustard, mix, and cook for another 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
- Sour cream 15%: 100 g
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
11
Add tomatoes, return the salmon to the pan, season with salt and pepper, stir and cook for 4 minutes with the lid on. If the mixture seems too thick, you can add a little water from boiling the noodles.
- Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
- Salmon fillet: 130 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Wheat noodles: 150 g
12
Add the noodles to the pan, stir, remove from heat, and let sit covered for another 1-2 minutes.
- Wheat noodles: 150 g
13
Serve the noodles on plates, garnish with basil, and serve.
- Green basil: to taste
