Asparagus And Smoked Trout Pasta Recipes

SMOKED TROUT, LEMON & FENNEL PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water according to pack instructions, drain.
• Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat, add the fennel and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened.
• Add capers and the zest and juice from the lemon half. Flake the smoked trout and add to the pan. Add most of the parsley to the pan and the fronds from the fennel. Stir to combine, heat through and season to taste.
• Gently toss the trout mixture through the pasta and sprinkle with remaining parsley.

FETTUCCINE, SMOKED TROUT AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Snap the ends off the asparagus where they break naturally. Peel the spears. Cut the asparagus in one-inch lengths.
• Place the asparagus in a steamer or a pot of simmering water and steam or cook about three minutes, until they are just tender and still bright green. Refresh the asparagus under cold running water. Dry them well.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the shallots and saute over low heat until soft but not brown, about three minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer about five minutes, until the mixture starts to thicken. Add the trout and the asparagus. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the lemon juice.
• When the water is boiling, add the fettuccine and boil about three minutes. Drain well and transfer to a warm serving dish. Reheat the contents of the skillet and pour over the fettuccine. Toss well. Scatter the dill on top and serve.

SMOKED TROUT LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND LIME

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, chile flakes and garlic. Set aside.
• Cook pasta till al dente. Drain and return to pan.
• Meanwhile, blanch asparagus till crisp tender. Drain and set aside.
• Add the juice mixture, asparagus, trout, parsley and green onion to the drained pasta. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve in pasta bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.