Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta (Savulohipasta)

Published: 7/31/2026

A rich and lemony pasta that relies on the deep flavor of smoked fish. This elegant yet fast meal creates a sophisticated sauce with minimal effort.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 8 oz (225 g) cold-smoked or hot-smoked salmon, flaked
• 1 lb (450 g) spaghetti or linguine
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
• Zest and juice of half a lemon
• 1/2 cup (30 g) fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
2. In a separate wide pan, bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it reduces slightly.
3. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and half of the fresh dill.
4. Drain the pasta and add it to the cream sauce, tossing thoroughly to coat.
5. Turn off the heat. Add the flaked smoked salmon pieces at the very end. Gently toss just to heat the salmon through.
6. Garnish with the remaining fresh dill and serve immediately.

Pro Tips

• Add Salmon Last: Adding the smoked salmon only after removing the pan from the heat preserves the delicate texture of the fish and prevents it from becoming tough or overly salty.

See Also

• 15-Minute Creamy Tortellini (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
• 15-Minute Creamy Tuna Pasta (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
• Creamy Blue Cheese Chicken Pasta

Categories: mains, pasta