Yield: 4
Smoked Mackerel Pasta with Creme Fraiche and Spinach
This speedy smoked mackerel pasta in a delicious creme fraiche and spinach sauce is the perfect last-minute dinner recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, this creamy mackerel pasta is a tasty smoky treat that makes it so easy to get more fish into your diet.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.8 oz) pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely diced
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- Zest of half a lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- 200 g (1 cup) creme fraiche
- 200 ml (1 cup) vegetable stock
- 100 g (3.5 oz) baby spinach
- 150 g (5.3 oz) smoked mackerel, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan and saute the shallot for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until softened.
- Stir in the red chilli flakes, lemon zest and lemon juice and cook for a further 30 seconds. Next, add the creme fraiche and stir until melted and combined. Add the vegetable stock, stir again, then add the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Stir in the smoked mackerel and then add the pasta to the pan. Toss it well until covered in sauce, stir in the parsley, and season to taste. Serve with some extra fresh parsley on top if you like.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 483Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 386mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 15g
Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.