Creamy Salmon and Leek Pasta

Ingredients and Weight:

• 200g Salmon fillet, cut into cubes
• 200g Fresh leeks, cleaned and sliced
• 500g Dried pasta (such as fettuccine or spaghetti)
• 500ml Heavy cream
• 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Freshly ground nutmeg, a pinch
• 100g Grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the salmon cubes and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the leeks and cook until softened.
5. Pour the heavy cream into the pan and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
6. Add the cooked salmon back into the creamy mixture and let it simmer for a few minutes.
7. Toss the pasta with the salmon cream sauce and leeks. Garnish with parmesan cheese, if desired.
8. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving) Calories: Approximately 500-600 depending on the amount of parmesan cheese used. Fat: 30-40g Carbohydrates: 50-60g Protein: 25-30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and rich taste due to the heavy cream and salmon combination.
• The leeks provide a slight crunch and freshness to the dish.
• Easy to customize based on personal preference (e.g., adding more spices, using different types of pasta).

User Comments:

1. "The salmon was cooked to perfection, very tender and flavorful."
2. "The combination of creamy sauce with leeks and salmon was outstanding."
3. "A great dish for a special occasion, the flavors really compliment each other."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
• If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can omit the salmon and increase the amount of leeks and other vegetables.